Bagdad-Yarnell Justice Court cases in Yavapai County, Yarnell, AZ
Yarnell Justice Court is a limited-jurisdiction justice court serving the Yarnell precinct of Yavapai County, Arizona. It adjudicates civil and criminal matters within its statutory authority and functions as the entry point for certain felony cases. Typical matters include civil traffic violations; misdemeanor criminal offenses (including DUI); civil lawsuits within the court's monetary limit; small-claims cases; landlord-tenant actions (evictions/forcible detainer); and protective orders (orders of protection and injunctions against harassment). The court conducts initial appearances, arraignments, and preliminary hearings in felony cases arising in the precinct and issues warrants. It does not hear divorces, child custody, or felony trials.
Bagdad-Yarnell Justice Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Justice Court |
| County: | Yavapai |
| Street Address: | 22591 Looka Way |
| City: | Yarnell |
| Zip Code: | 85362 |
| Phone: | 928-427-3318 |
| Fax: | 928-771-3357 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://courts.yavapaiaz.gov/bagdad-yarnelljc/ |
| Parking: | There is free parking |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Court Calendar |
| Email: | yavapaiverdevalleyjusticecourt@courts.az.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | Bagdad Justice FacilityOpen 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., or by appointment or court order. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Bagdad-Yarnell Justice Court
Yarnell Justice Court serves the public by handling limited‑jurisdiction matters:
- Case filings: misdemeanor criminal and criminal traffic offenses; civil traffic violations; small claims (typically up to $3,500); civil lawsuits up to $10,000; landlord-tenant/eviction actions; local ordinance violations.
- Protective orders: accepts and processes Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment; schedules and conducts related hearings.
- Jury services: summons and qualifies jurors; manages deferral/excusal requests; conducts juror check‑in, orientation, and payment for misdemeanor jury trials.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, change‑of‑plea, bench and jury trials, civil traffic hearings, small‑claims and eviction hearings, and contested protective‑order hearings.
- Public services: case initiation and filing, calendars, records access, fine/fee payments and payment plans, and appearance/warrant compliance.