Buckeye Municipal Court cases in Maricopa County, Buckeye, AZ
Buckeye Magistrate Court is the City of Buckeye's municipal (city) court, a court of limited jurisdiction. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases arising within city limits (e.g., DUI, assault, shoplifting, disorderly conduct), civil traffic and parking violations, and city code/ordinance violations. The court processes arraignments and other pretrial proceedings, issues criminal and traffic warrants, accepts pleas and payments, and conducts initial appearances in felony matters before those cases move to courts with felony jurisdiction. It also hears protective-order proceedings, including orders of protection and injunctions against harassment, and certain juvenile matters such as traffic offenses. It does not adjudicate felony trials, divorces, child custody, probate, evictions, or general civil lawsuits, which are heard in other Arizona courts.
Buckeye Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Maricopa |
| Street Address: | 21749 W. Yuma Rd. |
| City: | Buckeye |
| Zip Code: | 85326 |
| Phone: | 623-349-6510 |
| Fax: | 623-349-6511 |
| Hours: | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/government/municipal-court/about-us |
| Parking: | Park in the front lot of the courthouse. Parking is free. |
| Restrictions: | No weapons allowed in the Court building. No food or drink is allowed in the courtroom. Smoking is prohibited by law in all areas of government buildings. When you are free to leave the courtroom, you will find smoking areas available outside the court building. Please wear suitable clothing to court. It is inappropriate to enter the court unless you are wearing a shirt and shoes. Hats should be removed before entering a courtroom. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | The Avondale City Court is located approximately one-half mile south of Van Buren on Avondale Boulevard (115th Avenue). |
| Languages: | Onsite Spanish translators. Non-Spanish Interpreters are brought in as requested. |
| Email: | courtinfo@buckeyeaz.gov |
| ADA: | Liz Camacho, ADA Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 623-349-6912 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | lcamacho@buckeyeaz.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Buckeye Municipal Court
Buckeye Magistrate Court serves the public by adjudicating city-level cases and providing access to court services.
- Case types: criminal misdemeanors, civil traffic and parking violations, city code violations, and protective orders (Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment).
- Case filings: accepts citations, complaints, petitions for protective orders, motions, and other pleadings; maintains records and provides copies.
- Protective orders: assists with petitions, issues temporary orders, and holds hearings on contested matters.
- Jury services: summons and manages jurors for jury-eligible misdemeanor trials.
- Court hearings: conducts initial appearances/arraignments, pretrial conferences, change‑of‑plea hearings, bench/jury trials, sentencings, and order‑to‑show‑cause/compliance hearings.
- Additional public services: warrant resolution, payment processing and plans, eligibility referrals (e.g., defensive driving), interpreter and ADA accommodations, and information on rights and procedures.