Carefree Municipal Court cases in Maricopa County, Cave Creek, AZ
Cave Creek Municipal Court is a municipal (limited-jurisdiction) court serving the Town of Cave Creek, Arizona. As part of the Arizona state court system, it handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil traffic and parking violations, and violations of town codes and ordinances. The court conducts arraignments, bench trials, and sentencing; issues warrants; and processes protective orders (orders of protection and injunctions against harassment). It also handles initial appearances and other preliminary proceedings in felony matters before transfer to Maricopa County Superior Court. Felony trials, large civil disputes, juvenile, probate, and most family law matters are outside its jurisdiction.
Carefree Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Maricopa |
| Street Address: | 37622 N. Cave Creek Road - Suite B |
| City: | Cave Creek |
| Zip Code: | 85331 |
| Phone: | 480-488-1689 |
| Fax: | 480-595-9610 |
| Hours: | Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.cavecreek.org/index.aspx?NID=236 |
| Parking: | Park in the front lot of the courthouse. |
| Restrictions: | Children are not allowed in the courtroom, unless it is a protective order hearing or the child is requested. |
| Languages: | Onsite Spanish translators. ASL interpreters. |
| Email: | cfcc@courts.az.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carefree-Municipal-Court/117908605215591 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Carefree Municipal Court
Cave Creek Municipal Court serves the public by handling limited-jurisdiction matters within the Town of Cave Creek, including:
- Civil traffic and parking violations; criminal traffic and misdemeanor offenses (e.g., DUI, disorderly conduct, domestic violence, town code violations).
- Protective orders: Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment.
- Case processing: accepts case filings/citations; schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, evidentiary hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and compliance reviews.
- Jury services: juror summons/qualification, reporting, orientation, and service management.
- Payments and compliance: fines/fees, payment plans, defensive driving eligibility processing, restitution, and warrant resolution (failure to appear/comply).
- Records and access: case information, copies/certifications, and interpreter/ADA accommodations.
- In-person and remote appearance options as scheduled.