The Difference in the Types of Arizona Courts Unless they fall under federal law, most legal matters and criminal cases that occur in Arizona will fall under the jurisdiction of Arizona or one of its municipalities. There are a variety …
Sentencing Lengths for Arizona Felonies Felony crimes in Arizona follow a sentencing chart that sets incarceration ranges based on different factors. The Arizona Supreme Court provides the charts for the criminal code sentencing provisions here. Sentencing provisions vary based on …
Appellate Courts in Arizona – The Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court Arizona has two appellate courts: the court of appeals and the Supreme Court. Appellate courts handle applications to reverse a previous court ruling, with the Supreme Court …
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Understanding Mitigating Factors in Arizona’s Criminal Cases After a defendant is found guilty at trial, pleads guilty to the court, or pleads guilty via a plea agreement, they will go through the court’s sentencing process, known as “judgement and sentencing.” …
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Justice Courts in Arizona Each county in Arizona may divide into further justice districts with their own justice courts. Justice courts are only able to hear minor civil lawsuits (disputes of $10,000 or less), small claims cases, civil and criminal …
What are Arizona’s Pretrial Services? After an alleged criminal offender has had an initial appearance in the court, the defendant will go through pretrial services to assist judicial officers in determining their release decisions and conditions. Each county’s superior court …
Court-Ordered Classes and Assessments in Arizona A person convicted of a criminal offense in Arizona may find that all or part of their sentencing involves completing court-ordered classes or undergoing court-ordered assessments. This is an attempt to rehabilitate and respond …
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Arizona Has Eliminated Juvenile Court Fees In 2023, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1197 into law, eliminating administrative fees for minors in Arizona’s juvenile court system beginning October 30th, 2023. Previously, juveniles could be charged for such things as …
Jury Selection and Jury Duty in Arizona According to the Arizona Constitution, “the right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate.” The right to a trial by jury is also protected by the United States Constitution. Accordingly, jury selection is …
Violating an Order of Protection or Injunction Against Harassment In Arizona, violating an order of protection or an injunction against harassment is a criminal offense. In violating these court orders, an individual can be charged with interfering with judicial proceedings, …
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