Douglas Municipal Court cases in Cochise County, Douglas, AZ
Douglas Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction court serving the City of Douglas, Arizona. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses occurring within city limits; civil and criminal traffic matters (including DUI and parking); and violations of municipal ordinances. As part of Arizona's limited-jurisdiction system, it issues search and arrest warrants and processes protective orders (orders of protection and injunctions against harassment). For felony charges arising in the city, the court conducts initial appearances and related pretrial proceedings before transfer to Cochise County Superior Court for further action. The court does not hear family law, probate, eviction, or general civil lawsuits, which are handled by the superior or justice courts.
Douglas Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Cochise |
| Street Address: | 1012 N G Avenue |
| City: | Douglas |
| Zip Code: | 85607 |
| Phone: | 520-805-5640 |
| Website URL: | https://www.douglasaz.gov/254/Municipal-Court |
Services and Case Types Handled in Douglas Municipal Court
Douglas Municipal Court handles city-level cases within city limits. Filings include civil traffic citations, criminal traffic (e.g., DUI), misdemeanor offenses, and city code/ordinance violations (parking, animal control, nuisance). The court processes warrants and subpoenas and, where authorized by law, petitions for protective orders (orders of protection/injunctions against harassment). It conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, trials (jury and bench), sentencings, and compliance/review hearings. Public services include jury administration (summons, qualification, reporting, excusals), fine payment, payment plans, community service or diversion/defensive driving eligibility, calendars and scheduling, records requests, and interpreter/ADA accommodations. The court provides guidance on appearance requirements and remote or in-person options. Its role is to adjudicate municipal matters, ensure due process, and facilitate timely resolution and compliance.