Tombstone Magistrate Court

Tombstone Magistrate Court cases in Cochise County, Tombstone, AZ

Tombstone Municipal Court is a municipal (limited-jurisdiction) court serving the City of Tombstone, Arizona. It handles criminal misdemeanors and petty offenses under state law and city ordinances within the city limits; civil and criminal traffic matters, including parking; and city code enforcement. The court also issues and enforces orders of protection and injunctions against harassment. It conducts initial appearances and arraignments in criminal cases; felony matters originating in the city are forwarded to Cochise County Superior Court for further proceedings. It does not hear felony trials, family law, probate, or general civil lawsuits.

Tombstone Magistrate Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Tombstone Magistrate Court

Tombstone Municipal Court serves the public by processing and adjudicating city-level cases and providing court services.

Core case types:
- Civil traffic and parking violations
- Criminal traffic misdemeanors and other misdemeanor offenses
- City code/ordinance violations
- Protective orders: Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment

Key services:
- Case filings: complaints, motions, requests for continuance, records requests
- Protective order intake, issuance, and related hearings
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, change-of-plea, trials (bench or jury when eligible), review/compliance, orders to show cause
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, excusals/deferrals, and jury management for eligible cases
- Case management: warrants, failure-to-appear processing, diversion/defensive driving eligibility, compliance documentation
- Financial services: fine/fee assessment, payments, payment plans
- Public access: calendars, forms, ADA accommodations, and interpreter coordination

The court facilitates timely resolution of municipal cases and access to court processes for residents and visitors.