Verde Valley Justice Court
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Yavapai County
- City
- Cottonwood
- Postal Code
- 86326
- Location
- 10 South 6th Street
- Phone
- 928-639-5820
- Fax
- 928-639-5828
Verde Valley Justice Court is a Government institution operating to solve legal disputes according to federal and Arizona state laws. Verde Valley 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 Cottonwood Government against Cottonwood law violators, while the Civil Court handles disputes against Cottonwood individual citizens. In addition, the Verde Valley Justice Court has an appeals division with an appellate judge who handles appeals from the lower courts.
The Verde Valley Justice Court is part of the Yavapai County County Justice System, mostly handling minor offenses. Verde Valley Justice Court mainly handles cases involving misdemeanor crimes, careless driving, over-speeding, and ticket violations.
Verde Valley Justice Court is located in Yavapai County County, 10 South 6th Street, Cottonwood, Arizona, 86326.
The Criminal Case Processes at Verde Valley Justice Court
The criminal case process in the Verde Valley Justice Court has five stages, with the first four stages preceding the main trial as follows:
- The arraignment stage is when the Cottonwood defendant pleads guilty or not guilty, and the Verde Valley 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 Verde Valley Justice Court assesses the status of the case, such as whether there are any outstanding issues.
- The trial readiness conference is when the Verde Valley 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 Verde Valley Justice Court in Cottonwood for any inquiries by calling 928-639-5820 or faxing 928-639-5828. You may access Verde Valley Justice Court’s official website for online services.
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.