Goodyear Civil Court Records
Goodyear civil court records are filed at Maricopa County Superior Court and Justice Courts. This west valley city has over ninety five thousand residents. All general civil cases from Goodyear go to Maricopa County courts. Cases over ten thousand dollars are filed at Superior Court. Smaller civil matters and evictions go to Justice Court precincts serving Goodyear.
Goodyear Quick Facts
Where Goodyear Residents File Civil Cases
Goodyear is in Maricopa County. All civil cases from Goodyear residents are filed at Maricopa County courts. Superior Court handles cases over ten thousand dollars. Justice Courts take smaller matters.
The Northwest Regional Court Center at 14264 West Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise serves the Goodyear area. Call 602-372-2000. The Superior Court Docket provides free online case search.
Justice Court precincts serving Goodyear handle civil cases up to ten thousand dollars, small claims, and eviction actions for Goodyear residents.
Filing Civil Cases in Goodyear
Goodyear 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.
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.
Forms are available at courthouses or online at azcourts.gov.
Goodyear Municipal Court
Goodyear Municipal Court handles only traffic violations and city code enforcement. General civil cases do not go to Municipal Court.
For general civil matters like lawsuits, contract disputes, and debt collection, Goodyear residents must use Maricopa County courts. Municipal Court serves a limited role in Goodyear.
Access Civil Records for Goodyear Cases
Search Goodyear area civil cases through the Superior Court Docket system. Justice Court cases can be searched at justicecourts.maricopa.gov with both being free.
Document downloads cost ten dollars each through Arizona eAccess. In-person access is free at Maricopa County courthouses. Copies cost fifty cents per page.
For in-person research, visit the Northwest Regional Court Center during business hours. The courthouse has public terminals for case lookup. Staff can help you find records and make copies for the fee shown above.
Legal Aid and Forms for Goodyear Residents
Free legal help is available for Goodyear 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 Goodyear.
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.
Arizona State University College of Law operates a community legal clinic. The clinic can provide help with civil matters for Goodyear area residents. Call 480-965-6181 for intake information. Services are provided by law students under attorney supervision.
Nearby West Valley Cities
Goodyear is part of the west valley in Maricopa County. Other nearby cities also file civil cases at Maricopa County courts.