Small claims court cases are held in justice court locations. How long does a judgment stay on your credit report?As of 2018, judgments are no longer reported, so they don't show up on credit reports. If there is no judgment there can't be a lien (exempt for certain tax debts and HOA debts). Leave the case number blank; the Clerk of Superior Court gives you the number when you file. â–« If you have no attorney, leave those lines blank. Get a credit report. Does the defendant own real estate? In Arizona divorce laws, Community property includes both assets and debts. A counterclaim may be included in the answer or you can file it as a separate document (Form No. AOCLJCV5F).