Glendale Municipal Court
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- City
- Glendale
- Postal Code
- 85301
- Location
- 5711 West Glendale Avenue
- Phone
- 623-930-2400
- Fax
- 623-937-8860
Glendale Municipal Court is a Government institution operating to solve legal disputes according to federal and Arizona state laws. Glendale Municipal Court has the Criminal Courts division, which is under the criminal court’s judge, and a Civil Courts Division, under a Civil Courts Judge.
The Criminal Court handles cases brought by the Glendale Government against Glendale law violators, while the Civil Court handles disputes against Glendale individual citizens. In addition, the Glendale Municipal Court has an appeals division with an appellate judge who handles appeals from the lower courts.
The Glendale Municipal Court is part of the Maricopa County County Justice System, mostly handling minor offenses. Glendale Municipal Court mainly handles cases involving misdemeanor crimes, careless driving, over-speeding, and ticket violations.
Glendale Municipal Court is located in Maricopa County County, 5711 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, 85301.
The Criminal Case Processes at Glendale Municipal Court
The criminal case process in the Glendale Municipal Court has five stages, with the first four stages preceding the main trial as follows:
- The arraignment stage is when the Glendale defendant pleads guilty or not guilty, and the Glendale Municipal Court informs him about his rights.
- The pre-Trial Conference is when the Arizona state offers its plea to the defendant.
- The case management conference is when the Glendale Municipal Court assesses the status of the case, such as whether there are any outstanding issues.
- The trial readiness conference is when the Glendale Municipal Court determines whether the case is going to full trial or there is a change of plea.
- The trial stage is when the case goes to full trial with cross-examinations.
You can reach the Glendale Municipal Court in Glendale for any inquiries by calling 623-930-2400 or faxing 623-937-8860. You may access Glendale Municipal Court’s official website for online services.
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.