Surprise Municipal Court cases in Maricopa County, Surprise, AZ
Surprise City Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction court serving the City of Surprise, Arizona. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses, civil and criminal traffic violations, and city code and ordinance violations occurring within city limits, and it issues and hears petitions for orders of protection and injunctions against harassment. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench or jury trials for misdemeanors, sentencing, and the collection of fines and fees. It may conduct initial appearances on felony arrests, after which felony matters are transferred to the Maricopa County Superior Court. It does not hear felony trials, family law cases, evictions, or general civil lawsuits, which are handled by the Superior or Justice Courts.
Surprise Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Maricopa |
| Street Address: | 16081 N. Civic Center Plaza, Suite 105 |
| City: | Surprise |
| Zip Code: | 85374 |
| Phone: | 623-222-4800 |
| Fax: | 623-222-4801 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.surpriseaz.gov/238/City-Court |
| Parking: | Park in the front lot of the courthouse. Parking is free. |
| Restrictions: | Per Administrative Order 2019-02 that went into effect February 1,2019, persons are not permitted to use electronic devices to photograph, record or broadcast anything occurring in the courtroom or courthouse without prior permission of the Court. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms and Guides |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Court Calendar |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | Language Line access is available Onsite Spanish translators Non-Spanish Interpreters are brought in as requested |
| Email: | municipalcourt@surpriseaz.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Surprise-Municipal-Court/180824241955738 |
| Special Access: | Please provide, at least a 3-5 day notice if you require disability services |
| About / Additional Info: | The Surprise City Court is a court of limited jurisdiction within the statewide court system and is subject to the authority of the Arizona Supreme Court. The City Court has criminal jurisdiction over misdemeanor crimes, petty offenses, and City Ordinance violations occurring within the City of Surprise. The City Court adjudicates criminal and civil traffic violations such as driving under the influence, hit & run, reckless driving, and speeding. In matters of domestic violence or harassment, the Court has the authority to issue orders of protection and injunctions prohibiting harassment. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Surprise Municipal Court
Surprise City Court serves the public by handling:
- Case types: misdemeanor criminal offenses, criminal traffic (e.g., DUI), civil traffic violations, parking, and city code violations.
- Case filings and intake: citations/complaints, motions, continuances, discovery requests, and requests to quash or modify warrants.
- Protective orders: filing and issuance of Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and Injunctions Against Workplace Harassment.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, change-of-plea, bench and jury trials, sentencing, compliance/review, and order-to-show-cause hearings.
- Jury services: juror summons processing, reporting, selection, deferrals/excuses, and juror compensation for misdemeanor jury trials.
- Payments and compliance: fines/fees payment, payment plans, extensions, diversion eligibility (e.g., defensive driving), and restitution processing when ordered.
- Records and services: case look-up, certified copies, record requests, interpreters, ADA accommodations, and victim/witness assistance.