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The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County is comprised of 53 judicial officers that hear criminal, civil, family law, juvenile, and probate matters. The Court is led by a Presiding Judge and Associate Presiding Judge, both of whom oversee the entire court.

Customer Service Center Address:601 W. Jackson Street. Phoenix, AZ 85003. Phone:(602) 372-5375.

Tier 1 = Actions claiming $50,000 or less in damages. Tier 2 = Actions claiming more than $50,000 and less than $300,000 in damages, OR Actions claiming nonmonetary relief. Tier 3 = Actions claiming $300,000 or more in damages.

Discovery must be completed within 180 days. Tier 3 - Over $300,000 in damages – 20 interrogatories, 10 production requests, and 30 hours of witness deposition time per side. Discovery must be completed within 240 days.

Tier 3 cases are logistically or legally complex and typically have substantial documentary evidence, many witnesses, expert witnesses, and may require numerous pretrial motions raising complex legal issues. These cases typically have damages greater than $300,000.

To order a copy of the digital recording please email Electronic Records Services at ERS@jbazmc.maricopa.gov or call 602-506-7100. To order transcripts of digitally recorded court proceedings call Electronic Records Services (602-506-7100) for instructions.

(2) Tier 2: Case Characteristics. These are cases of intermediate complexity. They are likely to have more than minimal documentary evidence and more than a few witnesses. They are likely to include, but may not include, expert witnesses.

Arizona employs a three-tier judicial system: Trial Courts of Limited and General Jurisdiction (Municipal Courts, Justice of the Peace Courts, and Superior Courts) Intermediate Appellate Courts (Divisions One and Two of the Arizona Court of Appeals) High Court (Arizona Supreme Court)