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12MARICOPA COUNTY JUSTICE COURTS
In situations where a civil dispute arises, the justice court offers grounds for a lawsuit within its jurisdictional limit. Jurisdiction
means the kinds of cases a court has the authority to hear. The Maricopa County Justice Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over
all small claims filings within Maricopa County.
In the justice court you may file a small claims lawsuit claiming an amount UP TO AND INCLUDING $3500.00. You may also
ask for reimbursement of court costs. Court costs include, but are not limited to filing and service fees.
If you wish to file a lawsuit for an amount over $3,500.00, but less than $10,000.00, you may file a civil lawsuit in the justice
court. If you wish to sue for $10,000.00 or more, you must file your lawsuit in the Superior Court.
The Small Claims division provides an expedited and less formal means to resolve civil disputes for money damages up to
$3,500.00. Attorney representation is not allowed in small claims, unless both parties agree to the use of attorneys. Small claims
cases do not have the right of appeal nor are jury trials allowed. A small claims case will be heard by a small claims hearing officer
or the Justice of the Peace.
Please STOP...
If you are suing for more than $3,500.00.
If you wish to reserve the right to attorney representation, to a jury trial or to appeal.
If this case:
• Involves a claim of defamation by libel or slander.
• Is (an eviction). for forcible or unlawful detainer
• Involves a claim for specific performance.
• Is part of a class action suit
• Seeks injunctive relief
• Is against the State, its political subdivisions or is against its officers or employees, acting in an official capacity.
Please PROCEED
If you are suing for an amount not to exceed $3,500.00.
If you are filing within the correct venue (either the defendants residence or where the transaction occurred).
If you DO NOT wish to be represented by an attorney.
If you DO NOT wish to retain the right to appeal or to have jury trial.
FORMS Needed:
Information for Filing Small Claims handout
Small Claim Summons/Complaint/Answer
Party Contact Information
Evidence of Service Form
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Review the Information for Filing and Defending Small Claims Cases pamphlet.
2. Check the venue for your claim on the court precinct map. You are responsible for filing your case in the correct
court.
3. Complete the Complaint/Summons/Answer form and the Party Contact Information form.
4. Make 3 copies of the completed Complaint/Summons/Answer form if you are filing against one person or a
company. Make 4 copies if you are filing against two persons (such as a married couple). Make additional
copies as needed for each person you are filing against.
5. If filing by mail provide a self addressed stamped envelope to the Court.
6. File the forms with the court clerk and pay the filing fee.
7. Serve a copy of the Complaint/Summons on each named defendant.
You may serve the Complaint/Summons by registered and certified mail (restricted delivery), or by any method of service
available by Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4, including by process server.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL PARTIES KEEP THE COURT APPRISED OF ANY CHANGE IN ADDRESS A NOTICE OF
CHANGE OF ADDRESS form must be filed with the court when a party changes their address.
Visit us at
for additional filing information and online forms.
R: 10/1/13
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