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Maricopa County Superior Court - Central Court Complex
East Court Building
101 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
101 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-372-5375
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Maricopa County Superior Court - Central Court Complex as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Maricopa County, Arizona, and resources applicable to all courts in Arizona.
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Maricopa County Superior Court Case Notification
Register to receive email notifications when the status changes on a case filed in Maricopa County Superior Court.
Maricopa County Superior Court Case Records
Search Maricopa County Superior Court civil, criminal, family, and probate case histories and minute entries.
Maricopa County Superior Court High Profile Cases
Search Maricopa County Superior Court high profile cases by name or time period.
Gila and Little Colorado River Water Rights Adjudication Dockets
View docket information for Gila River General Stream Adjudication cases in Maricopa County and Little Colorado River General Stream Adjudication cases in Apache County. Dockets are organized by case name and year, and include a summary of each document filed.
Arizona Court Case Records
Search case records for most Arizona courts, and Superior Court minute entries for most counties. Lists of participating and non-participating courts are provided.
Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases
Maricopa County Superior Court Calendar
Search Maricopa County Superior Court civil, criminal, family, and probate court calendars online.
Published opinions and orders
Maricopa County Superior Court Administrative Orders
View Maricopa County Superior Court administrative orders by year, department, order number, title, and date.
Arizona Attorney General Legal Opinions
View Arizona Attorney General legal opinions from 1999 to current.
Forms and related information
Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court Forms and Instructions
View and download various Maricopa County Superior Court forms and instructions from the Clerk of Superior Court Office.
Maricopa County Family Court Form Help
Select from online interactive surveys to complete forms for use in Superior Court family proceedings, including divorce, parenting plans, and child support enforcement or modification orders. The service is free, but registration is required.
Maricopa County Superior Court Self-Help Forms and Information
View and download Maricopa County Superior Court forms and instructions. Some forms can be completed using an interactive online process. A court workshop is available for some forms. Educational videos are also provided.
Arizona Court Forms and Form Assistance
AZCourtHelp provides a directory of topics for which forms are available, with links to state and county forms, criteria and instructions related to the forms, answers to frequently asked questions, and information about the types of cases related to the forms. A description of case number formats is provided to assist with selection of the correct type of form.
Arizona Court Forms and Information
View and download court forms and instructions by topic from the Arizona Self Service Center. Forms are available in English and Spanish. The Self Service Center also offers local legal information and forms by county.
File an Arizona Criminal Complaint
Submit an online form to file a criminal complaint with the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
Arizona Online Small Claims Forms
Use an online interview process to create forms for use in small claims cases in Arizona Justice Courts. Filing instructions are provided. Registration is required. A fee applies.
Online fine payments
Pay Arizona Child Support
View instructions and follow a link to pay Arizona child support online. A fee may apply. Registration is required to use the online payment system.
Pay Arizona Court Outstanding Debts
Pay Arizona court outstanding debt for traffic and criminal violations online through the FARE (Fines/Fees and Restitution Enforcement) Program. A fee applies.
Self help, legal research, general information
Maricopa County Child Support Services
Maricopa County Family Support Services offers information about child support payments, including service locations, how to make support payments online or by mail, purge payments, and payment history requests and research. Links are provided to information about available services such as guidelines and name and address changes, income withholding orders, emancipation of minors, and automated banking. Answers to frequently asked questions about most topics are also provided.
Maricopa County Criminal Procedure
View an explanation of the adult criminal trial process in Maricopa County, including investigation, charges, preliminary hearings, pleas, trial, sentencing, restitution, appeals, and probation.
Maricopa County Felony Pretrial Intervention
View information about the Maricopa County Felony Pretrial Intervention Program, which can result in dismissal of charges for some offenders who complete a treatment program and pay restitution and the cost of the program.
Maricopa County Law Library
The Maricopa County Law Library offers online self-help and legal research resources, including case information, forms, self-help guides, research guides, and links to legal research databases. Contact information and a directory of law library locations are provided.
Maricopa County Protective Order Information
View information about protective orders in Maricopa County, including Order of Protection, Injunction Against Harassment, and Injunction Against Workplace Harassment. A description of the orders and their effects, links to forms, filing instructions, answers to frequently asked questions, and information about Domestic Violence Advocates and other resources are provided.
Maricopa County Specialized Courts
View information about Maricopa County Drug Court, DUI Court, Veterans Court, and Mental Health Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems. Information about Early Disposition Court for drug offenders is also provided.
Maricopa County Superior Court Alternative Dispute Resolution
View information about Maricopa County Superior Court alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. A roster of Family Private Mediators is provided.
Maricopa County Superior Court Civil Case Information
View information about civil cases, complex litigation cases, and Commercial Court cases in Maricopa County Superior Court. Links to forms, a glossary of terms useful in completing forms, and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Maricopa County Superior Court Criminal Procedure
View an explanation of criminal case procedure in Maricopa County Superior Court.
Maricopa County Superior Court Electronic Filing
View instructions for filing Maricopa County Superior Court documents electronically, including which types of cases must use which of two available filing systems.
Maricopa County Superior Court Family Law Information
View information about family court procedure and programs in Maricopa County Superior Court, including conciliation services, the Parent Information Program, divorce, the Decree on Demand program, the Early Resolution Conference program for self-represented parties, and the Family Court Conference Center for resolution of support and parenting time issues. Links to information about legal assistance, Orders of Protection, alternative dispute resolution, and rosters of attorneys, mediators, and other professionals are provided.
Maricopa County Superior Court Filing Instructions
View locations and instructions for filing various types of cases in Maricopa County Superior Court.
Maricopa County Superior Court Glossary
View a glossary of legal terms useful in Maricopa County Superior Court.
Maricopa County Superior Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about various case types and procedures in Maricopa County Superior Court, including adoption, name changes, child support, divorce, juvenile, income withholding, paternity, restitution, and family support services.
Maricopa County Superior Court Probate and Mental Health Commitment Information
View information about Maricopa County Superior Court probate, guardianship, conservatorship, adult adoption, and mental health commitment matters. Links to forms, answers to frequently asked questions, and additional resources are provided.
Maricopa County Victim and Domestic Violence Information and Resources
The Maricopa Count Atttorney's Office Victim Services Division offers information about crime victims' rights, case status notification, restitution, victim compensation, services available to crime victims, and resources for victims of domestic violence including community programs and shelters.
Maricopa County Victim Resources
View information about resources for victims of crime and domestic violence in Maricopa County, including government agencies, local victim services, emergency shelters, crisis intervention providers and hotlines, and domestic violence counseling services.
Gila and Little Colorado River Water Rights Adjudication
View information about Gila River General Stream Adjudication cases in Maricopa County and Little Colorado River General Stream Adjudication cases in Apache County. Decisions, rules, and case records are included.
Arizona Child Support Information
The Arizona Division of Child Support Services offers information about child support applications, enforcement, payment, income withholding, access and visitation, modifications, and parenting time. An online application form, online payment portal, child support guidelines and calculators, and resources for employers are also provided.
Arizona Electronic Filing
View information about electronic filing of court documents in Arizona Superior Courts, including participating courts and providers, instructions, training resources, and a link to the registration process.
Arizona Family Law Information and Resources
The Arizona Judicial Branch offers information, forms and other resources related to family law issues, including a glossary of legal terms, answers to frequently asked questions, and child support guidelines and calculator.
Arizona Probate Case Information
View information about probate cases, including an overview of asset distribution upon death of an individual, conservatorships, and guardianships. Probate rules and forms are also provided.
Arizona Consumer Protection
The Arizona Attorney General's Office offers information about its consumer fraud services, various types of scams, and data security. A consumer complaint may be filed online.
Arizona Court and Legal Information
AZCourtHelp offers information about the court system, links to self-help resources by topic, form assistance by topic, a court finder, answers to frequently asked questions, a glossary of legal terms, information about protective orders and eviction, links to court calendars and sources of case records, notifications of upcoming legal talks and clinics, a live chat with a law librarian, and legal guidance for seniors, children, and veterans. The site may be searched by keyword.
Arizona Crime Victim Help
The Arizona Attorney General's Office of Victim Services offers information about victims' rights, domestic violence resources, victim compensation, restitution, and available resources. Links to a complaint form, brochures, and publications are provided. Select the "VICTIM SERVICES" drop-down menu for links to detailed information.
Arizona Domestic Violence and Protective Orders
Find information related to domestic violence, including protective order forms in multiple languages, safety plans, booklets, and links to statewide resources.
Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Arizona, including local housing counseling agencies, state agencies and programs, and links to legal aid providers.
Arizona Court System Guide and Glossary
View a comprehensive guide to the Arizona court system, including types of courts, selection of judges, court personnel, court procedure, and a glossary of legal terms.
Arizona Legal Information
The State Bar of Arizona offers information about topics including guardianship and conservatorship, alternative dispute resolution, child support and custody, domestic violence, personal injury, divorce, wills and trusts, employment, and working with a lawyer. Use the "Select Language" drop-down menu on the upper right corner of the website to translate the information into various languages.
Arizona Legal Information and Legal Resources
AZLawHelp offers information about various legal subjects, including consumer, criminal, family, health and disability, housing, immigration, estate planning, protection from abuse, benefits, tax, and employment. Legal resources for Native Americans, veterans, and seniors are also provided. Select the "Questions" menu item at the top of the page for answers to questions about legal issues, or to ask a question. Select the "Your Rights" or "Stories" menu item at the top of the page for more questions and answers about various topics. Select the "Links" menu item for links to additional online legal resources.
Arizona Rules of Court
View the Arizona Rules of Court by subject matter and court type, including local rules. Recent and proposed amendments are also provided.
Arizona Self-Help Resources
The Judicial Branch Self-Service Center offers information and guidance to individuals representing themselves in court. Topics include family law, child support, civil law, criminal law, domestic violence, evictions, garnishment, juvenile law, probate, small claims, tax law, traffic law, crime victim restitution, and additional information and services for victims. Resources include online forms, instructional booklets, information for seniors and veterans, and a directory of county self-service centers. Information is also available in Spanish.
Arizona Senior Resources
The Arizona Attorney General's Office offers information for seniors about consumer scams, life care planning, abuse, and links to additional resources. Consumer fraud, medicaid fraud, and civil rights complaints may be submitted online.
Arizona State Laws
Search Arizona Revised Statutes by keyword, or browse the index of titles online.
Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Maricopa County Lawyer Referral Service
The Maricopa County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by online request form or telephone, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer for a nominal fee.
Maricopa County Legal Assistance
Select the "Legal Services" menu item to reveal a directory of legal service providers serving Maricopa County. Telephone numbers and links to the organizations' websites are provided.
Maricopa County Limited-Service Family Law Attorneys
View a directory of attorneys who provided limited or "unbundled" services in family law cases in Maricopa County Superior Court. Information about types of services and fees is included.
Maricopa County Public Defense Services
View information about agencies that provide indigent defense services in Maricopa County, including the Office of the Public Advocate, Office of the Public Defender, Office of the Legal Advocate, Office of the Legal Defender, and Office of Contract Counsel. Locations, detailed information about each office's services, and links to additional resources are provided.
Arizona Domestic Violence Legal Help
The Arizona Domestic Violence Legal Services Project offers a list of organizations that provide legal assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Arizona Legal Aid
AZLawHelp provides an online interview to determine whether an individual involved in a civil case qualifies for free or reduced-fee legal aid. Links to county and regional legal aid organizations are also provided. Select the "Legal Assistance" menu item at the top of the page for a directory of Arizona legal aid resources in alphabetical order.
Arizona Public Defender Services
The Arizona Public Defender Association offers contact information and links for Public Defender offices by city and county. Public Defender services include free or low-cost representation in criminal defense, mental health, and juvenile matters for income-eligible clients.
Arizona Judge Complaint Information
The Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct offers information about judicial conduct rules, instructions for filing a complaint against a judge, and links to ethics opinions and public decisions resulting from filed complaints.
Arizona Lawyer Complaint Information
The State Bar of Arizona provides information about complaints against lawyers, including types of complaints, a description of the disciplinary process, and a link to an online complaint form. Use the "Select Language" drop-down menu on the upper right corner of the website to translate the information into various languages.
Arizona Lawyer Discipline Records
The State Bar of Arizona offers online access to disciplinary actions against lawyers since 2012. You may also contact the Bar for additional information. Use the "Select Language" drop-down menu on the upper right corner of the website to translate the information into various languages.
Arizona Lawyer Information
The State Bar of Arizona offers information about working with a lawyer and legal specialists. Use the "Select Language" drop-down menu on the upper right corner of the website to translate the information into various languages.
Arizona Lawyer Search
The State Bar of Arizona offers an online form to post your legal needs and receive emails from lawyers interested in helping you. A search of lawyers by name, location, and area of law is also provided.
Arizona Legal Advice by Telephone
The State Bar of Arizona offers a free ask-a-lawyer service by telephone limited to scheduled topics, with a calendar of upcoming dates, times, and topics. Use the "Select Language" drop-down menu on the upper right corner of the website to translate the information into various languages.
Arizona Legal Document Asssitance
View information about the Arizona Legal Document Preparer Program, which permits trained and certified people who are not lawyers to assist self-represented parties with their legal documents. Select "Public Information" for a directory of certified preparers and information about filing a complaint
Free Arizona Legal Answers
Income-eligible residents without a lawyer can ask civil legal questions online and receive answers from an Arizona lawyer. The service is free; registration is required.
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