Filing Pleadings With The Court In Maricopa
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The Arizona Judicial Branch offers the ability to eFile subsequent and case initiating family court documents for Maricopa County. You can learn more about eFiling in Family Law Cases here. Filing hours are Monday through Friday from am- pm.
To request public records of the Superior Court or Judicial Branch in Maricopa County as defined by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123 (Public Access to the Judicial Records of the State of Arizona), please email PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.
An IA is the first time the suspect, now referred to as a defendant, appears before a Judge or Commissioner. At the IA, four events take place: The defendant is informed of the felony allegations. The defendant is advised of the right to an attorney.
An IA is the first time the suspect, now referred to as a defendant, appears before a Judge or Commissioner. At the IA, four events take place: The defendant is informed of the felony allegations. The defendant is advised of the right to an attorney.
Initial Appearance – This is the defendant's first appearance in court, and the defendant is advised of the charges. The judge appoints an attorney if the defendant cannot afford one. 2. Arraignment – The defendant appears in court to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
First appearances are an important phase in criminal proceedings. They allow defendants to hear the accusations, learn about their rights, and seek legal representation. Missing this appearance might result in a warrant for arrest, so offenders must show up when and where they are supposed to.
The Maricopa County Justice Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all small claims filings within Maricopa County. In the justice court you may file a Small Claims lawsuit claiming an amount UP TO AND INCLUDING, $3,500.00.
The purpose of a first appearance is to explain to a person his or her constitutional rights, ensure that they received a copy of the complaint and they understand the charges against them, determine what they're going to do about an attorney, and determine conditions of release.
Every county in Arizona has at least two justice courts. The justice courts have exclusive authority to hear cases in which the amount in controversy is $10,000 or less. Cases in which the amount in controversy is greater than $10,000 must be filed in the superior court.
For additional information, you may call (602) 37-CLERK, or (602) 372-5375.
