Seligman Justice Court cases in Yavapai County, Seligman, AZ
Seligman Justice Court is an Arizona limited-jurisdiction justice court serving the Seligman area of Yavapai County. It handles misdemeanor criminal and petty offenses; civil and criminal traffic violations; limited civil matters within statutory monetary limits, including small claims and eviction (forcible detainer) actions; and issues protective orders and injunctions against harassment. The court also conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to the Yavapai County Superior Court. It does not hear felony trials or family-law proceedings such as divorce or child custody, which fall under Superior Court jurisdiction.
Seligman Justice Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Justice Court |
| County: | Yavapai |
| Street Address: | 54150 Floyd Street |
| City: | Seligman |
| Zip Code: | 86337 |
| Phone: | 928-422-3281 |
| Fax: | 928-442-5982 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://courts.yavapai.us/seligmanjc/ |
| Parking: | Park in the lot provided to the Court. Parking is free. |
| Languages: | Documents are provided in Spanish. Spanish interpreters are available. |
| Email: | seligmanjusticecourt2@courts.az.gov |
| Special Access: | Sound amplifier for those with hearing difficulties |
| About / Additional Info: | The Seligman Justice Court Precinct includes all of Seligman and Ash Fork. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Seligman Justice Court
Seligman Justice Court is a limited-jurisdiction court serving the public by processing and adjudicating:
- Criminal misdemeanors and criminal/civil traffic violations
- Civil lawsuits within statutory monetary limits and small claims
- Evictions/forcible detainers and landlord-tenant matters
- Protective orders, including Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment
Core services include:
- Case filings, document intake, and record requests
- Protective-order petitions, immediate orders when warranted, and contested hearings
- Court hearings such as arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials, sentencings, eviction and small-claims hearings
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals/excusals, voir dire, and jury trials
- Payment processing for fines, fees, and restitution; warrant and compliance matters
- Scheduling, notices, and public access to case information and forms
The court's role is to provide accessible, timely resolution of limited-jurisdiction cases and protective relief for community members within its precinct.