Mayer Justice Court cases in Yavapai County, Mayer, AZ
Mayer Justice Court is a limited-jurisdiction Justice Court of Yavapai County serving the Mayer precinct. It functions as a local trial court for lower-level matters, handling misdemeanor criminal offenses and petty offenses; civil traffic violations; small claims and other civil lawsuits within statutory limits; and landlord-tenant eviction (forcible detainer) cases. The court issues orders of protection and injunctions against harassment, conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to Superior Court, and may issue warrants. Family law matters (such as divorce, child custody, and probate) are not heard in this court and are handled by the Superior Court. Its role is to provide accessible resolution of criminal, civil, and traffic matters within its precinct.
Mayer Justice Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Justice Court |
| County: | Yavapai |
| Street Address: | 12840 Central Avenue |
| City: | Mayer |
| Zip Code: | 86333 |
| Phone: | 928-771-3355 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://courts.yavapai.us/mayerjc/ |
| Parking: | Park in the lot behind the courthouse. Parking is free. |
| Languages: | Documents are supplied in multiple languages. Onsite Spanish translators.Protective order forms are available in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Vietnamese |
Services and Case Types Handled in Mayer Justice Court
Mayer Justice Court serves the public by handling limited‑jurisdiction matters. It accepts filings for civil lawsuits within statutory limits, small claims, eviction/forcible detainer actions, civil traffic violations, and misdemeanor criminal cases. The court processes petitions for protective orders-Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment-and holds related hearings. It schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials for misdemeanors, small-claims hearings, eviction hearings, and preliminary hearings in felony matters originating in the precinct. Jury services include summoning and qualifying jurors, managing deferrals or excuses, and administering jury trials. Additional services include payment processing for fines and fees, forms and filing guidance, and access to case records and calendars.