Payson Municipal Court cases in Gila County, Payson, AZ
Payson Magistrate Court is the Town of Payson's municipal (limited-jurisdiction) court. It serves as the local trial court for offenses occurring within town limits, handling misdemeanor and petty criminal offenses under state law and town ordinances; criminal traffic matters (such as DUI and reckless driving); civil traffic and parking violations; and municipal code/ordinance violations. The court also issues and hears matters involving orders of protection and injunctions against harassment. It conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials where authorized, sentencing, and collection of fines and fees. It does not hear felony trials, family law, probate, or general civil lawsuits, which are handled by other courts in Gila County or the Arizona Superior Court system.
Payson Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Gila |
| Street Address: | 714 S. Beeline Hwy., Ste. 103 |
| City: | Payson |
| Zip Code: | 85541 |
| Phone: | 928-474-5267 |
| Hours: | 8:00am to 4:45pm |
| Website URL: | https://azcourthelp.org/supreme/payson-municipal |
Services and Case Types Handled in Payson Municipal Court
Payson Magistrate Court is a limited-jurisdiction municipal court serving the public by:
- Case types: criminal misdemeanors and petty offenses (including DUI and Town Code violations), criminal and civil traffic violations, parking violations, and protective orders (Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment).
- Case filings and records: accepts new filings, protective order petitions, motions, and records requests; provides copies and case updates.
- Payments and compliance: processes fines and fees, sets payment plans, and conducts compliance reviews.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, change‑of‑plea hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and review hearings; offers remote appearance options when permitted.
- Jury services: manages juror summons, qualification, orientation, service, postponements, and excusals.
- Access services: provides interpreter and ADA accommodations; issues notices and warrants as authorized; offers self-help forms and referrals to approved programs (e.g., defensive driving/diversion when eligible).