Chandler Civil Records
Chandler civil court records are filed at Maricopa County Superior Court and Justice Courts. This fast growing city in the southeast Phoenix metro area has over two hundred eighty thousand residents. Cases over ten thousand dollars go to Superior Court. Four Justice Court precincts in the Chandler area handle smaller civil disputes and evictions. Free online search is available through Maricopa County systems for all Chandler civil cases.
Chandler Quick Facts
Where Chandler Residents File Civil Cases
Chandler is in Maricopa County. All civil cases from Chandler residents are filed at Maricopa County courts. Superior Court handles large cases. Justice Courts take smaller matters.
Superior Court can be accessed at multiple locations including the Southeast Court Complex in Mesa at 222 East Javelina Avenue. Call 602-372-5375 for information. The Superior Court Docket provides free case search for Chandler area civil cases.
Four Justice Court precincts serve Chandler. Kyrene, San Marcos, San Tan, and University Lakes precincts are at 201 East Chicago Street in Chandler. Call 602-372-3400. These courts handle civil cases up to ten thousand dollars, small claims, and evictions for Chandler residents.
Chandler Municipal Court
Chandler Municipal Court handles only traffic violations, city code enforcement, and protective orders. General civil cases like lawsuits and contract disputes do not go to Municipal Court.
For general civil matters, Chandler residents must use Maricopa County courts. Municipal Court serves a limited role in the city court system.
Filing Civil Cases in Chandler
Chandler residents file civil cases at Maricopa County courts based on the amount. Cases over ten thousand dollars must be filed at Superior Court. Smaller cases and evictions go to Justice Court. File at one of the four Chandler area Justice Court precincts for matters under ten thousand dollars.
Filing fees at Superior Court are three hundred sixty seven dollars for a civil complaint. Justice Court civil complaints cost one hundred fourteen dollars. Small claims cost fifty eight dollars. Evictions cost sixty nine dollars to file.
Forms are available at courthouses or online at azcourts.gov. The Self-Service Center has free forms for small claims, evictions, and other common civil case types.
Access Civil Records for Chandler Cases
Search Chandler area civil cases through the Superior Court Docket system. Justice Court cases can be searched at justicecourts.maricopa.gov. Both systems are free to use.
Document downloads cost ten dollars each through Arizona eAccess. In-person access is free at Maricopa County courthouses. Public terminals provide search and printing for Chandler area civil court records.
Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certification adds thirty five dollars per document. Postage is eight dollars for mail orders from Maricopa County.
Nearby Cities in Maricopa County
Chandler is part of the southeast Phoenix metro area. Other nearby cities also file civil cases at Maricopa County courts.