Somerton Municipal Court cases in Yuma County, Somerton, AZ
Somerton Municipal Court is a municipal (limited-jurisdiction) court serving Somerton, Arizona. It handles offenses and violations arising within city limits, including misdemeanor criminal cases, civil and criminal traffic matters (e.g., DUI, speeding, parking), and city code/ordinance violations. The court issues and enforces protective orders (Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment) and conducts initial appearances, arraignments, and, when applicable, preliminary hearings in felony matters originating in the city; felony trials and other higher-level cases proceed in Yuma County Superior Court. The court does not hear family law or general civil lawsuits, which are handled by the Superior Court (or by Justice Court for certain lower-level civil matters).
Somerton Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Yuma |
| Street Address: | 143 N State Ave |
| City: | Somerton |
| Zip Code: | 8530 |
| Phone: | 928-722-7400 |
| Hours: | 8-5AM |
| Website URL: | https://www.somertonaz.gov/departments/municipal_court/index.php |
Services and Case Types Handled in Somerton Municipal Court
Somerton Municipal Court is a limited-jurisdiction court serving the public in city matters. It handles criminal misdemeanors (e.g., DUI, disorderly conduct, shoplifting), civil traffic violations, city code/ordinance violations, and protective orders (Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment). Core services include case filings and records requests; scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrial conferences, hearings, bench or jury trials, and sentencings; compliance reviews; and warrant/bond processing. The court administers jury service for misdemeanor trials, provides interpreters and ADA accommodations, accepts payments and time-payment plans, and, when eligible, facilitates diversion options such as Defensive Driving School. It also manages civil traffic hearings and sets appearance dates. Staff offer procedural guidance and standardized forms but do not provide legal advice.