Maricopa Justice Court
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Pinal County
- City
- Maricopa
- Postal Code
- 85139
- Location
- 19955 North Wilson Street
- Phone
- 520-866-3999
- Fax
- 520-866-3990
Maricopa Justice Court is a Government institution operating to solve legal disputes according to federal and Arizona state laws. Maricopa 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 Maricopa Government against Maricopa law violators, while the Civil Court handles disputes against Maricopa individual citizens. In addition, the Maricopa Justice Court has an appeals division with an appellate judge who handles appeals from the lower courts.
The Maricopa Justice Court is part of the Pinal County County Justice System, mostly handling minor offenses. Maricopa Justice Court mainly handles cases involving misdemeanor crimes, careless driving, over-speeding, and ticket violations.
Maricopa Justice Court is located in Pinal County County, 19955 North Wilson Street, Maricopa, Arizona, 85139.
The Criminal Case Processes at Maricopa Justice Court
The criminal case process in the Maricopa Justice Court has five stages, with the first four stages preceding the main trial as follows:
- The arraignment stage is when the Maricopa defendant pleads guilty or not guilty, and the Maricopa 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 Maricopa Justice Court assesses the status of the case, such as whether there are any outstanding issues.
- The trial readiness conference is when the Maricopa 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 Maricopa Justice Court in Maricopa for any inquiries by calling 520-866-3999 or faxing 520-866-3990. You may access Maricopa Justice Court’s official website for online services.
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.