Sahuarita Municipal Court cases in Pima County, Sahuarita, AZ
Sahuarita Municipal Court is a limited-jurisdiction municipal court serving the Town of Sahuarita, Arizona. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses (including DUI and other criminal traffic), civil traffic and parking violations, and violations of the Sahuarita Town Code occurring within town limits. The court conducts arraignments, accepts pleas, holds bench or jury trials where authorized, imposes sentences, issues warrants, and processes protective orders (orders of protection and injunctions against harassment). Felony matters are not tried here; the court conducts initial appearances before cases proceed to Pima County Superior Court. It does not hear family law cases (such as divorce or custody) or general civil disputes, which are handled by other Arizona courts.
Sahuarita Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Pima |
| Street Address: | 360 W. Sahuarita Center Way |
| City: | Sahuarita |
| Zip Code: | 85629 |
| Phone: | 520-344-7150 |
| Fax: | 520-344-7151 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://sahuaritaaz.gov/185/Municipal-Court |
| Parking: | Park in the front lot of the courthouse. Parking is free. |
| Restrictions: | No weapons of any kind may be allowed in the court building pursuant to A.R.S 13-3102A (10). Food, drinks or chewing gum are not allowed in the courthouse. Please dispose of such items prior to entering the courthouse. Please wear suitable clothing. While clothing need not be formal, no one will be allowed in the courthouse without shoes or a shirt. T-shirts with offensive slogans or pictures are also not allowed. Hats or dark sunglasses must be removed before entering the courtroom.All cell phones, pagers, or other electronic devices are to be shut off prior to entering the courtroom.If at all possible, please avoid bringing small children to court. We recognize that at times this may not be possible, thus if necessary to do so, please monitor their behavior and keep them as quiet as possible. If a child becomes noisy or unruly, you and your child may be asked to leave the courtroom. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Languages: | Certain documents are provided in Spanish.Onsite Spanish translators. |
| Email: | sahuaritacourtfilings@courts.az.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sahuarita-Municipal-Court/146084408801386 |
| Special Access: | Sound amplifiers are provided to those who have hearing difficulties. Please provide 24 hour notice if you have a language need other than Spanish |
Services and Case Types Handled in Sahuarita Municipal Court
Sahuarita Municipal Court serves the public as a limited-jurisdiction court by:
- Accepting filings and maintaining records for misdemeanor criminal, criminal/civil traffic, parking, and Town code cases.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials (jury/non-jury), sentencings, and compliance/review hearings.
- Issuing and hearing protective orders, including Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment.
- Managing jury services for eligible misdemeanor trials: summons, orientation, excusals/deferrals, and juror compensation.
- Processing payments of fines/fees, offering payment plans and extensions, and addressing failures to appear and warrant quash requests.
- Screening eligibility and processing enrollments for the Arizona Defensive Driving Program in civil traffic matters.
- Providing public access to case information, certified copies, and assistance, plus interpreter and ADA accommodation services.