Parker Justice Court

Parker Justice Court cases in La Paz County, Parker, AZ

Parker Justice Court is a limited-jurisdiction Arizona justice court serving the Parker precinct of La Paz County. As part of the county's lower court system, it adjudicates misdemeanors (including DUI and other criminal offenses), civil traffic and criminal traffic violations, civil lawsuits within Arizona justice court monetary limits, small claims, and landlord-tenant eviction actions; it also issues orders of protection and injunctions against harassment. The court conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony matters before transfer to the Superior Court. Felony trials and family law cases are outside its jurisdiction and are handled by the Superior Court.

Parker Justice Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Parker Justice Court

Parker Justice Court serves the public by handling limited-jurisdiction matters and essential court services:

- Case filings: civil lawsuits within monetary limits, small claims, evictions/forcible detainers, civil and criminal traffic, and other misdemeanor offenses.
- Protective orders: petitions for Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment; assistance with filing, service, and scheduling hearings.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, deferrals, reporting, and jury selection for eligible cases.
- Court hearings: initial appearances/arraignments, pretrial conferences, settlement conferences, trials (bench and jury), civil traffic hearings, small-claims and eviction hearings, and default/continuance proceedings.
- Payments and compliance: fines and fees, payment plans, bonds, warrant matters, and compliance monitoring.
- Records and assistance: public case access, certified copies, forms, and filing guidance.
- Ceremonies: wedding officiation by the Justice of the Peace (when available).