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The Arizona court system has four types of courts - Superior, Justice, Municipal, and the Arizona Tax Court. The Arizona Tax Court handles certain cases regarding state and local taxes. The Tax Court operates out of Maricopa County and hears cases for the whole state.
Each county in Arizona has a mix of Superior, Justice and Municipal Courts. Superior Courts have general jurisdiction, but usually handle cases beyond the jurisdiction of lower courts. The jurisdiction between Municipal Courts (sometimes known as Magistrate Courts) and Justice Courts overlaps in certain criminal cases. Both hear cases regarding violations of state law that occur within the municipality. Justice Courts hear small civil cases, including small claims cases.
There are also Tribal Courts in Arizona, but these operate separately from the state court system, though Tribal Court decisions may be enforced by state courts.
For more information on the Arizona Court System, including detailed descriptions of each type of court, a directory of Arizona Courts, and online court resources, visit the Arizona Courts Guide related link.
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What is the busiest courts in Arizona the supreme court the superior court or the appellate courts?
Appellate courts
What are three levels of the Arizona state judicial systemncourt system?
The Congress of the United States originally established the Arizona territorial courts in the Organic Act of 1863. They organized the courts on three levels. They were justice of the peace courts, probate and district courts, and a supreme court. The district courts made up the main judicial body and tried the majority of cases. The transition from territorial to state status was smooth for the Arizona Courts. The state provided immediate judicial courts with the JP courts, superior courts, a supreme court and a federal district court.
What three courts are established in the Arizona Constitution?
* The Arizona Supreme Court * The Arizona Court of Appeals * The Superior Court of each county.
Does legislature determines the powers of Justice of Peace Courts in Arizona?
Yes, the legislature in Arizona determines the powers and jurisdiction of Justice of Peace Courts. These courts are established by state law, and their functions, including the types of cases they can hear and their procedural rules, are defined by Arizona statutes. Thus, any changes to their powers would require legislative action.
How many superior courts does Arizona have?
Arizona has 41 Superior Courts spread across its 15 counties. Maricopa County has the most at 10. For more information on the Arizona state court system, including a directory of superior, justice and municipal courts, visit the Arizona Courts Guide related link.
Does Arizona have traffic court?
Arizona does not have a separate traffic court. Traffic cases are heard in Municipal Courts if the offense was commited within the city or town limits, and in Justice Courts if it was committed outside city or town limits. The source below has an explanation of the Arizona court system; you can select your county to find contact info for courts in each county, and links to their websites.
What are the Arizona bankruptcy laws?
The Arizona bankruptcy laws are too long and complex to include in this answer. One can find the complete information at the website for the US Courts Arizona District or at the site called Arizona Bankruptcy Law.
Is there at least one Superior Court in each Arizona County?
Yes, each county in Arizona has at least one superior court. Smaller counties generally have just one superior court location while larger counties, such as Maricopa, have several. Keep in mind that there are also Justice, Municipal, and Magistrate courts in Arizona, so a particular case may be handled by one of these courts instead of a superior court. See the Arizona Court Directory related link for more information about each of these courts, including contact information for specific courts, organized by county.
Where are the Arizona Federal Courts?
There are twenty two federal court offices in the state of Arizona. They are located in the following cities: Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, and Sierra Vista.
Each AZ county has one superior court?
Arizona's trial court system includes Superior Courts, Justice Courts, Municipal Courts, and Magistrate Courts. Superior Courts have jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. Each county in Arizona has at least one Superior Court. Civil cases heard by Superior Courts include divorce, property cases, probate, estate, municipal ordinance legality, insolvency proceedings, and claims over $10,000. For claims of $5,001- $10,000, the Superior Courts share jurisdiction with the Justice Courts. The types of criminal cases handled by Superior Courts include felonies and some misdemeanors. Superior Courts also have a special panel, called the Tax Court, which handles cases involving the legality of a tax.
Is Court of Appeals the newest level of court in Arizona?
No.
When a family member is missing in Arizona how long does their disappearance allow before you can ask the courts to have them declared deceased?
Is it less then 2 years
