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  • Civil Traffic
  • Make a Payment
  • Weekly Calendar
  • Forms
  • Information
  • Expungment Petition
  • Contact Us

Civil Forms

Civil Lawsuits in the Justice Court shall not exceed $10,000.00 in monetary value. If the monies owed is above the allotted amount the case must be filed in the Superior Court. The court does have the forms available for pick-up or you may file your own written complaint.
Civil Complaint Fee $86.00
Civil Answer Fee      $47.00
If you cannot pay the filing fees you can fill out a Deferral/Waiver of Fees to be determined by the Judge.

Instructions for Civil Filing (pdf)Download
Civil Complaint Form (pdf)Download
Civil Summons Form (pdf)Download
Civil Answer Form (pdf)Download
Civil Application for Entry of Default Form (pdf)Download
Civil Request and Affidavit for Entry of Default Judgment (pdf)Download
Civil Counterclaim Form (pdf)Download
Civil Answer to Counterclaim Form (pdf)Download
Civil Motion to Continue Form (pdf)Download

Small Claims Forms

The Small Claims courts can be used by any individual, partnership, association or corporation for civil claims that do not exceed $3,500. Small claims cases are simplified, which means attorneys are not allowed but can be agreed upon by both parties.  There is no right to a Jury Trial in Small Claims Court. A Deferral/Waiver of Fees is also available if you cannot pay the filing fees.
Small Claims Complaint Fee: $30.00
Small Claims Answer Fee: $18.00

Small Claims Instructions & Guide (pdf)Download
Small Claims Complaint (pdf)Download
Small Claims Summons (pdf)Download
Small Claims Proof of Service Form (pdf)Download
Small Claims Answer (pdf)Download
Small Claims Request Form (pdf)Download
Default Judgment Instructions (pdf)Download
Small Claims Application for Entry of Default (pdf)Download
Small Claims Request and Affidavit for Entry of Default Judgment (pdf)Download
Small Claim Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (pdf)Download
Satisfaction of Judgment (pdf)Download

Eviction Forms

An Eviction Action provides a quick remedy for gaining possession of a property and non-payment of rent. The Justice court hears eviction actions no more than $9,999, the right to possession of real property and ownership or title disputes. Once the eviction action is filed a hearing will be set and held to determine who judgment is awarded to.

Eviction Filing Fee: $41.00

Writ of Restitution Fee: $33.00


For Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention Programs in the State of Arizona click on the link below: 

https://housing.az.gov/general-public/rental-assistance-resources-eviction-prevention


Eviction Action Packet Info Sheet (pdf)Download
Eviction Action Complaint Form (pdf)Download
Eviction Action Answer and/or Counterclaim Instructions (pdf)Download
Eviction Action Answer Form (pdf)Download
Eviction Action Satisfaction of Judgment form (pdf)Download
Eviction Action-Writ of Restitution Form (pdf)Download

Petitions for Injunctions

Injunctions against Harassment, Injunction against Workplace Harassment and Orders of Protection can be issued by any court in Arizona regardless of the location of the plaintiff and defendant. There is no fee when filing a protective order and they can  be issued with only one party present. Protective orders remain in effect one year from service date and only the judge can terminate or amend orders. 

Plaintiff's Information Sheet Form (docx)Download
Petition (pdf)Download
Request for Hearing (pdf)Download
Petition (Spanish) (pdf)Download
Request for Hearing (Spanish) (pdf)Download

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