§ 22-507 – Clerk of the small claims division
22-507. Clerk of the small claims division A. A designated clerk of each justice court shall provide such assistance as may be requested by any person regarding the jurisdiction, venue, pleadings or procedures of the small claims division. However, these clerks shall not engage in the practice of law. B. A designated clerk of each […]
§ 22-601 – Homeless, veterans and mental health courts; establishment; eligibility for referral
22-601. Homeless, veterans and mental health courts; establishment; eligibility for referral A. The presiding judge of the superior court in each county may establish a homeless court, veterans court and mental health court to adjudicate cases filed in a justice court or a municipal court in the county. B. The presiding judge of the superior […]
§ 22-602 – Homeless, veterans and mental health courts jurisdiction; judicial officer’s authority to adjudicate
22-602. Homeless, veterans and mental health courts jurisdiction; judicial officer’s authority to adjudicate A. The originating justice court or municipal court shall maintain jurisdiction of a case that is referred to the homeless court, veterans court or mental health court pursuant to section 22-601. B. Any judicial officer in the county where the offense occurred […]
§ 22-701 – Jurisdiction of civil marijuana violations
22-701. Jurisdiction of civil marijuana violations A. The justice court and municipal court have jurisdiction of civil marijuana violation cases filed pursuant to section 36-2853. B. Chapters 3 and 4 of this title apply to this chapter where applicable. C. Hearing officers who are appointed pursuant to section 28-1553 may hear actions involving civil marijuana […]
§ 22-702 – Commencement of civil marijuana violation actions; original citation changes
22-702. Commencement of civil marijuana violation actions; original citation changes A. A civil marijuana violation case may be commenced by issuance or filing of a uniform traffic ticket and complaint. A peace officer may issue the complaint. B. A civil marijuana violation shall be commenced as follows: 1. If a case is commenced by issuance, […]
§ 22-424 – Bail; preparation of schedule; collection; civil deposits
22-424. Bail; preparation of schedule; collection; civil deposits A. The defendant, at any time after arrest, and before conviction, shall be eligible for bail, subject to section 13-3961 and any applicable rules adopted by the supreme court. B. The presiding magistrate shall: 1. Prepare a schedule of traffic violations not involving the death of a […]
§ 22-425 – Jury trials and appeals in municipal courts
22-425. Jury trials and appeals in municipal courts A. In the trial of offenses for violation of ordinances of cities or towns of such a nature as by the common law were not triable before a jury, no jury trial shall be granted. B. Either party may appeal from a municipal court to the superior […]
§ 22-427 – Authority of city or town magistrate
22-427. Authority of city or town magistrate Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary, a city or town magistrate may perform his duties as authorized by law without the corporate limits of the city or town of which he is the magistrate pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement authorized by title 11, chapter […]
§ 22-428 – Custody of records filed; purging; destruction
22-428. Custody of records filed; purging; destruction A. The magistrate shall maintain and dispose of all documents that are filed with the court pursuant to rules prescribed by the supreme court. B. The magistrate or the magistrate’s designee shall notify the director of the Arizona state library, archives and public records of records designated for […]
§ 22-429 – Judgment; imprisonment for fine; limitation; lien
22-429. Judgment; imprisonment for fine; limitation; lien A. When the defendant pleads guilty or is convicted either by the court or by a jury, the court shall pronounce judgment on the plea or verdict. A sentence of a fine or imprisonment, or both, may be pronounced on the judgment. B. If the court sentences the […]