Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- City
- Phoenix
- Postal Code
- 85032
- Location
- 18380 North 40th Street
- Phone
- 602-372-7100
- Fax
- 602-372-7912
Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court is a Government institution operating to solve legal disputes according to federal and Arizona state laws. Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice 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 Phoenix Government against Phoenix law violators, while the Civil Court handles disputes against Phoenix individual citizens. In addition, the Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court has an appeals division with an appellate judge who handles appeals from the lower courts.
The Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court is part of the Maricopa County County Justice System, mostly handling minor offenses. Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court mainly handles cases involving misdemeanor crimes, careless driving, over-speeding, and ticket violations.
Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court is located in Maricopa County County, 18380 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85032.
The Criminal Case Processes at Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court
The criminal case process in the Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court has five stages, with the first four stages preceding the main trial as follows:
- The arraignment stage is when the Phoenix defendant pleads guilty or not guilty, and the Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice 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 Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court assesses the status of the case, such as whether there are any outstanding issues.
- The trial readiness conference is when the Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice 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 Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court in Phoenix for any inquiries by calling 602-372-7100 or faxing 602-372-7912. You may access Phoenix Desert Ridge Justice Court’s official website for online services.
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.