Amended Trial Information In Pima
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Justice courts have criminal jurisdiction over: Petty offenses and misdemeanors. Assault or battery — less serious offenses not committed on a public officer while performing his or her duties. Breaches of peace and committing a willful injury to property.
The Arizona Judicial Branch offers the ability to eFile Civil/Tax and Family Law documents in Maricopa County through authorized Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs). We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the below resources and attend a training session prior to eFiling in a Civil, Tax, or Family case.
Where can I get a copy of a Marriage License, Divorce Decree? Marriage license and divorce documents must be requested from the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court website.
Matters of probate (wills, estates); dissolution or annulment of marriages (divorces); naturalization and the issuance of appropriate documents for these events; and, special cases and proceedings not otherwise provided for, and such other jurisdiction as may be provided by law.
Created in 1864, Pima County covers approximately 9,200 square miles and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas of the United States. Pima County, like all other counties, is responsible for carrying out certain policies and mandates of the State of Arizona.
The court has jurisdiction over civil lawsuits where the amount in dispute is $10,000 or less, landlord and tenant controversies, small claims cases up to $3500 and the full range of civil and criminal traffic offenses, including DUIs.
The criminal, civil, family law, juvenile, and probate courts, also referred to as “benches,” are each led by a bench presiding judge.
The court may permit an information to be amended at any time before verdict or finding if no additional or different offense is charged and if substantial rights of the defendant are not prejudiced. Leave of court is required for the prosecutor to amend.
You will need to go back to the court where your order was issued and file modification forms. There will probably be a new hearing on the issue. You may also want to consult with an attorney to see if filing for a modification is appropriate under the circumstances of your case.
Every matter submitted for determination to a judge of the superior court for decision shall be determined and a ruling made not later than sixty days from submission thereof, in ance with Section 21. Article VI of the Arizona Constitution.
