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.
Filing a Will or Probate Case The Probate Filing Counter is located at 201 W. Jefferson in Phoenix, or at our Southeast location, 222 E. Javelina in Mesa, or at our Northwest Regional Court Center location at 14264 W.
Before an Arbitrator is Appointed When filing a complaint, the plaintiff also must file a Certificate of Compulsory Arbitration which states the monetary amount of the controversy. If the case is designated an arbitration case, an arbitrator is appointed once an answer to the complaint is filed.
Criminal cases amounting to a felony, and misdemeanor cases not otherwise provided for by law; forcible entry and detainer actions (evictions of renters); proceedings in insolvency (however, bankruptcy is handled in federal court);
Article VI § 14 of the Arizona Constitution provides the superior court with jurisdiction over: Cases and proceedings in which exclusive jurisdiction is not vested by law in another court.
In addition to hearing appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court oversees the actions of the Arizona Bar Association and the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Chief Justice of the Court also presides over Senate impeachment trials of public officials who are accused of crimes.
Courts of limited and special jurisdiction include the Justice Courts and the Magistrate Courts. Magistrate Courts are also referred to as City or Municipal Courts. The Arizona Superior Court, a court of general jurisdiction, is considered one court with locations in each of the 15 counties in the state.