Glendale Civil Records Search
Glendale civil court records are filed at Maricopa County Superior Court and Justice Courts. This northwest valley city has over two hundred fifty thousand residents. All general civil cases from Glendale go to Maricopa County courts based on the amount in dispute. Cases over ten thousand dollars are filed at Superior Court. Smaller civil matters and evictions go to Justice Court precincts serving the Glendale area.
Glendale Quick Facts
Where Glendale Residents File Civil Cases
Glendale is in Maricopa County. All civil cases from Glendale residents are filed at Maricopa County courts. Superior Court handles cases over ten thousand dollars. Justice Courts take smaller matters.
The main courthouse is at 620 West Jackson Street in Phoenix. The Northwest Regional Court Center at 14264 West Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise also serves the Glendale area. Call 602-372-5375 for information. The Superior Court Docket provides free online case search.
Justice Court precincts serving Glendale include West McDowell and others in the northwest valley. These courts handle civil cases up to ten thousand dollars, small claims, and eviction actions for Glendale residents.
Glendale City Court
Glendale City Court handles only traffic violations, city code enforcement, and protective orders. General civil cases do not go to City Court.
For general civil matters like lawsuits and contract disputes, Glendale residents must use Maricopa County courts. City Court serves a limited role in the system.
Filing Civil Cases in Glendale
Glendale 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. Choose the Justice Court precinct that covers where the defendant lives.
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 common civil case types.
Access Civil Records for Glendale Cases
Search Glendale 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.
Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certification adds thirty five dollars per document. Postage is eight dollars for mail orders.
Legal Aid and Forms for Glendale Residents
Free legal help is available for Glendale residents who qualify. Community Legal Services provides civil legal aid for low-income residents. Call 602-258-3434 for help with civil cases. The West Valley office serves Glendale.
Self-help forms are available online through the Arizona Supreme Court Self-Service Center. The center provides forms for debt collection, eviction defense, small claims, and other common civil case types. All forms are free to download and use.
Other Northwest Valley Cities
Glendale is part of the northwest Phoenix metro area. Other nearby cities also file civil cases at Maricopa County courts.