Goodyear Municipal Court cases in Maricopa County, Goodyear, AZ
Goodyear Municipal Court is a municipal (city) court serving Goodyear, Arizona, with limited jurisdiction over matters arising within city limits. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases; criminal and civil traffic violations, including parking; and city code/ordinance violations. The court issues warrants, accepts pleas, and processes protective orders, including Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment. It also conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony matters before transfer to the superior court. It does not hear felony trials, family law cases, probate, or general civil lawsuits, which are handled by Maricopa County Superior Court or other courts.
Goodyear Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Maricopa |
| Street Address: | 14455 W. Van Buren St |
| City: | Goodyear |
| Zip Code: | 85338 |
| Phone: | 623-882-7200 |
| Fax: | 623-932-6936 |
| Hours: | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/court |
| Parking: | Parking is available at the entrance of the facility, with additional parking available in the south parking lot. Parking is free. |
| Restrictions: | Visitors are required to pass through metal detectors |
| Divisions / Services: | Take I-10 to Litchfield Road, Exit 128 Go south on Litchfield Road. for approximately 1 1/2 miles to Van Buren Street Turn west (right) on Van Buren Street to 145th Avenue (3/4 mile)Turn south (left) on 145th Avenue.Number 185 is the second building off Van Buren Street on the left. |
| Jury Service: | Jury Service |
| Languages: | Interpreter Services are available upon request. |
| Email: | goodyearcourt@courts.az.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodyear-Municipal-Court/168745506525690 |
| Special Access: | Please provide, at least 72 hour notice if you require language and disability services |
| About / Additional Info: | The court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Justice Court on orders of protection, injunctions against harassment and search warrants. The court also collects bonds, fines, fees and restitution.The Goodyear Municipal Court is located in the Goodyear Municipal Complex. Goodyear City Council meetings, public meetings, city trainings and city events are held at the Goodyear Municipal Court. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Goodyear Municipal Court
Goodyear Municipal Court (limited jurisdiction) serves the public by:
- Handling case types: civil traffic and parking violations; misdemeanor criminal and criminal-traffic offenses within city limits; city code violations; protective orders (Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment).
- Managing case filings and records: filing of complaints/citations and motions; public-records requests.
- Conducting court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, status hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and compliance reviews.
- Providing jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, and support during jury trials.
- Administering payments and compliance: fine/fee payments, payment plans, warrant processing, and diversion/education eligibility where permitted.
- Ensuring access: interpreter requests, ADA accommodations, and remote appearances when authorized.
- Offering calendars, forms, and instructions to help parties, victims, and witnesses navigate the process.