Pinal County Court

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Pinal County Court Information

Pinal County has had four courthouses throughout its history. The first Pinal County Courthouse was built in 1877, and the location is now a state park. The second courthouse was finished in 1891, and a single story addition was added to it before the building was turned over to the county government for use. The third Pinal County Courthouse opened in 1961. In 2004, the fourth and current Superior Court of Pinal County was completed.

Locations.

Superior Court of Pinal County
971 N Jason Lopez Circle, Building A
Florence, AZ 85132
520-866-5400

Pioneer Justice Court
3675 E Hunt Highway
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
480-380-7312

Casa Grande Justice Court
820 E Cottonwood Lane
County Complex
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
520-866-7475

Central Pinal Justice Court
119 W Central Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85128
520-866-7900

Western Pinal Justice Court
19955 N Wilson Avenue
Maricopa, AZ 85139
520-866-3999

Copper Corridor Justice Court Main Office
60 E Main Street
Superior, AZ 85173
520-866-6950

Copper Corridor Justice Court Satellite – Oracle
1470 N Justice Drive
Oracle, AZ 85623
520-896-9250

Apache Junction Justice Court
575 N Idaho Road
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
480-982-2921

Maricopa Municipal Court
39600 W. Civic Center Plaza
Maricopa, AZ 85138
520-494-2300

Casa Grande City Court
375 E 9th Street
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
520-421-8675

Apache Junction Municipal Court
300 E. Superstition Blvd., Building G
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
480-982–8250

Florence Municipal Court
775 N. Main Street
PO Box 2670
Florence, AZ 85132
520-868-7514

Coolidge Municipal Court
110 West Central Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85128
520-723-6031

Eloy Municipal Court
Eloy Justice Facility
801 N. Main Street
Eloy, AZ 85131
520-466-3913

United States District Court
District of Arizona
Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. Courthouse
401 W. Washington St., Suite 130, SPC 1
Phoenix, AZ 85003-2118
602-322-7200

Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court is an elected position, with each term being 4 years. The Clerk has many duties related to the courts. The Clerk is tasked with providing public access to the records of all actions of the Superior Court. The Clerk also maintains the court docket, prepares official court documents, receives court filings for the Superior Court, collects court-ordered fees and fines, and store evidence presented in case.

The Clerk of Court also records marriage licenses and processes passport applications.

Rebecca Padilla
Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court
971 North Jason Lopez Circle Building A
Florence, AZ 85132
520-509-3555

United States District Court

Pinal County is part of the District of Arizona for the United States District Court. The Phoenix division includes Pinal, Maricopa, Yuma, Gila, and La Pez Counties.

District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps is the Chief United States District Judge for the District of Colorado. Debra D. Lucas is the Clerk of Court/District Court Executive..

Superior Court

Superior Courts are the general jurisdiction and trial courts for the state. Each county has at least one Superior Court judge. The Superior Court hears criminal cases involving both misdemeanors and felonies, evictions, probate, dissolutions of marriage, and most civil cases involving more than $10,000.

Probate Courts

Probate courts oversee cases that involve estates and wills. Cases involving guardianship, conservatorships, and adult adoptions are also heard in Probate Court. Guardianship and conservatorship cases are also heard in this court.

Municipal Court

Municipal courts in Arizona have jurisdiction over minor misdemeanor crimes committed in their town or city. They share jurisdiction with the justice courts for violations of state laws in their town or city limits. These courts can hear cases that range from traffic violations to misdemeanors that carry a maximum penalty of a $2500 fine or 6 months in jail. Municipal courts do not hear civil lawsuits between citizens.

Justice Courts

Justice Courts are presided over by a Justice of the Peace, who is elected to a 4-year term. Justice Courts have jurisdiction over civil cases involving up to $10,000 and small claims cases (involving up to $3500). They also hear cases involving landlord/tenant issues, DUIs, and misdemeanor cases.

Criminal Court

Certain criminal misdemeanor cases may be heard by Municipal Courts or Justice Courts. More serious cases are heard in Superior Court.

Civil Court

Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two parties.

Justice Courts can hear civil cases involving amounts up to $10,000, while cases involving higher amounts are heard in Superior Court.

Veterans Court

Veterans Treatment Court is a specialized court that addresses the needs of veterans and active duty members who are charged with probate-eligible crimes. The goal is to assist veterans with trauma related to their time in service, including with mental health and substance abuse.

During the program, the offender must not commit a criminal offense and must not consume alcohol or non-prescribed controlled drugs. They must submit to drug testing, take all psychiatric medications as prescribed, and keep all appointments, including compliance hearings.

Drug Court

Drug Court is a court program that may be recommended for individuals with pending felony drug-related offenses. This program requires full cooperation by the offender. Anyone convicted of a violent or sexual crime is not eligible for this program.

Superior Court Commissioners

Court Commissioners are appointed by the Court’s Presiding Judge. These are attorneys who must apply and be recommended by a selection committee. They handle specific assigned cases and matters that are uncontested.