All 26 justice court precincts in Maricopa County. Limited jurisdiction courts handling evictions, small claims, and civil matters up to $10,000. The correct precinct is determined by the defendant's address — not the plaintiff's.
Civil claims up to $10,000. Evictions (Special Detainer), small claims, and debt collection. General jurisdiction matters go to Superior Court.
The defendant's residential or registered address determines which precinct has venue. Filing in the wrong precinct results in dismissal or transfer.
Arizona ARCP Rule 4.1 governs all service. Affidavits must document every attempt — date, time, address, method, and server certification — before hearings.
Select a court to view precinct coverage, jurisdiction details, and service requirements.
Agua Fria Justice Court
Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Buckeye (north)
Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court
South Scottsdale, Arcadia, Biltmore corridor
Arrowhead Justice Court
Peoria (west), Glendale (north), Sun City area
Country Meadows Justice Court
Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise (east)
Desert Ridge Justice Court
North Scottsdale, Desert Ridge, Paradise Valley (north)
Dreamy Draw Justice Court
North Phoenix, Deer Valley, Moon Valley (east)
East Mesa Justice Court
East Mesa, Red Mountain, Mesa (east of Higley)
El Centro Justice Court
Downtown Phoenix, South Phoenix, Central Phoenix (core)
Encanto Justice Court
Central Phoenix, Encanto, Midtown
Hassayampa Justice Court
Buckeye (west), Wickenburg, Morristown, Waddell
Highland Justice Court
East Gilbert, Southeast Mesa, Queen Creek corridor
Ironwood Justice Court
Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Goldfield Ranch
Kyrene Justice Court
South Chandler, Tempe (south), Ahwatukee (north)
Manistee Justice Court
West Phoenix, Maryvale (west), Tolleson
Maryvale Justice Court
Maryvale, West Phoenix, Laveen (north)
McDowell Mountain Justice Court
Fountain Hills, Fort McDowell, Scottsdale (far north)
Moon Valley Justice Court
Moon Valley, Glendale (east), North Phoenix (west)
North Mesa Justice Court
North Mesa, Mesa (north of US-60), Scottsdale (far south)
North Valley Justice Court
Anthem, New River, Cave Creek, Carefree, North Phoenix (far north)
San Marcos Justice Court
Chandler (central/north), Gilbert (west)
San Tan Justice Court
Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, East Gilbert, Maricopa (north)
South Mountain Justice Court
Ahwatukee Foothills, South Phoenix, Laveen
University Lakes Justice Court
Tempe (central/north), Scottsdale (south border), ASU corridor
West McDowell Justice Court
West Phoenix, Alhambra, Maryvale (north)
West Mesa Justice Court
West Mesa, Mesa (west of Center St), Tempe (east border)
White Tank Justice Court
Surprise (west), Waddell, Litchfield Park (north), El Mirage
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