Payson Municipal Court and Star Valley Municipal Court cases in Gila County, Payson, AZ
Payson Regional Justice Court in Payson, Arizona is a limited-jurisdiction Arizona justice court serving its Gila County precinct. It adjudicates misdemeanor criminal offenses and petty offenses; civil and criminal traffic matters; small claims (up to $3,500); civil lawsuits seeking $10,000 or less; and landlord-tenant/eviction actions. The court also issues orders of protection and injunctions against harassment, processes warrants, and conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to the Superior Court. It does not handle divorces, child custody, or felony trials, which are within the Superior Court's jurisdiction.
Payson Municipal Court and Star Valley Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Gila |
| Street Address: | 714 S. Beeline Highway #103 |
| City: | Payson |
| Zip Code: | 85441 |
| Phone: | 928-474-5267 |
| Fax: | 928-474-6214 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/courts/payson_regional_justice_court/ |
| Parking: | Free Parking in the lot outside of the courthouse |
| Restrictions: | The Courthouse does have security in the outer lobby. It is recomended that you leave all weapons at home or locked in your vehicle. Food, chewing gum, and drinks, other than water are prohibited in the courtroom.Weapons are prohibited in all court facilites except when carried by law enforcement officer on official business in that capacity or when specifically authorized by the presiding judge. Persons within a court facility are subject to examination to determine that they are not in possession of weapons. |
| Forms & Filing: | Motions, Forms and Filing Fees |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Court Schedule |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | Language Line Persona Interpreter Service is available for those who do not speak English |
| Email: | paysonrc@gilacountyaz.gov |
| Special Access: | Sound amplifiers are provided to those who have hearing difficulties. Please provide, at least 1 week notice if you require language and disability services |
Services and Case Types Handled in Payson Municipal Court and Star Valley Municipal Court
Payson Regional Justice Court serves the public by processing and adjudicating:
- Misdemeanor criminal offenses; civil traffic and parking violations.
- Civil lawsuits up to statutory justice-court limits, small claims, and eviction/forcible detainer actions.
- Protective orders, including Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment.
- Early felony matters such as initial appearances and preliminary hearings.
Core services include:
- Case filings and document processing (civil, small claims, eviction, traffic, criminal).
- Scheduling and conducting hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, civil traffic hearings, and bench or jury trials.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, and panel management.
- Payment and compliance services: fines/fees collection and payment plans.
- Records services, including copies and certified records.