Litchfield Park Magistrate Court
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- City
- Litchfield Park
- Postal Code
- 85340
- Location
- 214 West Wigwam Boulevard
- Phone
- 623-935-7091
- Fax
- 623-535-1831
Litchfield Park Magistrate Court is a Government institution operating to solve legal disputes according to federal and Arizona state laws. Litchfield Park Magistrate 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 Litchfield Park Government against Litchfield Park law violators, while the Civil Court handles disputes against Litchfield Park individual citizens. In addition, the Litchfield Park Magistrate Court has an appeals division with an appellate judge who handles appeals from the lower courts.
The Litchfield Park Magistrate Court is part of the Maricopa County County Justice System, mostly handling minor offenses. Litchfield Park Magistrate Court mainly handles cases involving misdemeanor crimes, careless driving, over-speeding, and ticket violations.
Litchfield Park Magistrate Court is located in Maricopa County County, 214 West Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, Arizona, 85340.
The Criminal Case Processes at Litchfield Park Magistrate Court
The criminal case process in the Litchfield Park Magistrate Court has five stages, with the first four stages preceding the main trial as follows:
- The arraignment stage is when the Litchfield Park defendant pleads guilty or not guilty, and the Litchfield Park Magistrate 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 Litchfield Park Magistrate Court assesses the status of the case, such as whether there are any outstanding issues.
- The trial readiness conference is when the Litchfield Park Magistrate 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 Litchfield Park Magistrate Court in Litchfield Park for any inquiries by calling 623-935-7091 or faxing 623-535-1831. You may access Litchfield Park Magistrate Court’s official website for online services.
Directions
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