Prescott Valley Municipal Court cases in Yavapai County, Prescott Valley, AZ
Prescott Valley Magistrate Court is the Town of Prescott Valley's municipal (magistrate) court of limited jurisdiction in Arizona's state court system. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses; criminal and civil traffic matters; parking citations; and violations of town codes and ordinances. The court also processes and issues protective orders, including Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment, and it issues warrants, accepts pleas, and manages fine payments. For felony offenses arising within town limits, it conducts initial appearances and other preliminary proceedings before cases are transferred to the Yavapai County Superior Court. It does not hear family law, probate, juvenile dependency, or general civil lawsuits, which are within the jurisdiction of Justice or Superior Courts.
Prescott Valley Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Yavapai |
| Street Address: | 7501 E Skoog Blvd, 1st Floor |
| City: | Prescott Valley |
| Zip Code: | 86314 |
| Phone: | 928-772-8277 |
| Fax: | 928-772-0649 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.pvaz.net/167/Magistrate-Court |
| Parking: | There are a sufficient amount of parking spaces in front of Prescott Valley Municipal Court |
| Restrictions: | Anyone who wishes to use a camera or take photos in Magistrate Court must have the permission of the Court in advance. Permission is granted on a case-by-case basis. |
| Divisions / Services: | Defensive Driving Diversion Program |
| Languages: | Documents are supplied in multiple languages. Onsite Spanish translators. |
| Email: | prescottvalleymagistrate@courts.az.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | The Magistrate Court, also known as the Municipal Court, hears the following types of cases:Misdemeanor criminal conduct that occurs within the Prescott Valley Town limits, such as assault, trespass, disturbing the peace, domestic violence, and Town Code violationsCriminal and civil traffic offensesLimited juvenile mattersPetitions for Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment |
Services and Case Types Handled in Prescott Valley Municipal Court
Prescott Valley Magistrate Court is the town's limited-jurisdiction court. It handles:
- Criminal misdemeanors and criminal traffic (e.g., DUI, shoplifting, disorderly conduct), civil traffic and parking violations, and violations of town code/animal control.
- Protective orders: Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment.
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings and records: filing complaints, motions, continuances; protective-order petitions; accessing case information; payments, bonds, and compliance documentation.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, change-of-plea, trials (bench or jury), sentencing, review/compliance, and warrant/appearance proceedings.
- Jury services: summons management, qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, and juror support during misdemeanor jury trials.
- Customer assistance: scheduling, interpreters/ADA accommodations, fine payment options, and referrals to diversion/defensive driving when eligible.