Gilbert Municipal Court cases in Maricopa County, Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction court serving the Town of Gilbert, Arizona. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses (including DUI and domestic-violence misdemeanors), criminal and civil traffic violations and parking matters, and violations of town ordinances within Gilbert. The court issues and enforces protective orders (orders of protection and injunctions against harassment), and conducts arraignments, pretrial proceedings, trials, and sentencing for covered misdemeanors, as well as managing warrants and fine collections. It does not adjudicate felony cases beyond initial appearances, nor general civil lawsuits, family law, probate, or juvenile dependency matters; those are handled by the Maricopa County Superior Court or other courts with jurisdiction.
Gilbert Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Maricopa |
| Street Address: | 85 E. Civic Center Drive |
| City: | Gilbert |
| Zip Code: | 85296 |
| Phone: | (480) 503-6000 |
| Fax: | (480) 503-6712 |
| Hours: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/contact-us |
| Parking: | Park in the front lot of the courthouse Parking is free |
| Restrictions: | Visitors are required to pass through metal detectors. Items brought into the courthouse go through xray machines |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | Documents are supplied in multiple languages Onsite Spanish translators |
| Email: | recreation@gilbertaz.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gilbert-Municipal-Court/113072358759131 |
| Special Access: | The Gilbert Municipal Court is committed to providing access to justice services to everyone regardless of origin or disability. If you require an accommodation due to disability please select the ADA link below or call the court at (480) 635-7800 for more information. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Gilbert Municipal Court
Gilbert Municipal Court serves the public by handling:
- Case types: misdemeanor criminal offenses, DUI and domestic-violence misdemeanors, civil/criminal traffic, parking, and Town code violations.
- Case filings: criminal complaints and citations, civil traffic citations, petitions for Orders of Protection/Injunctions Against Harassment, and motions or disclosures.
- Protective orders: intake, issuance, modification, and contested hearings; coordination of service.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial/settlement conferences, change-of-plea, bench and jury trials, sentencing, review/compliance, and warrant matters.
- Jury services: juror summonsing, qualification, orientation, selection, and compensation for misdemeanor jury trials.
- Public services: fine/fee payments, time-payment plans, compliance assistance, diversion options (e.g., Defensive Driving for eligible civil traffic), records/copies, calendars and case look-up, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.