Mesa Civil Court Records
Mesa civil court records are filed at Maricopa County Superior Court and Justice Courts. Arizona's third largest city with over five hundred ten thousand residents is in Maricopa County. The Southeast Court Complex at 222 East Javelina Avenue in Mesa serves the area. Cases over ten thousand dollars go to Superior Court. Four Justice Court precincts in Mesa handle smaller civil matters and evictions. Free online case search is available through county systems.
Mesa Quick Facts
Where Mesa Residents File Civil Cases
Mesa is in Maricopa County. All civil cases from Mesa residents are filed at Maricopa County courts. The Southeast Court Complex at 222 East Javelina Avenue serves the Mesa area for both Superior Court and Justice Courts.
Superior Court handles civil cases over ten thousand dollars. Call 602-372-5375 for information. The Superior Court Docket provides free online case search for Mesa area cases. Search by name or case number any time of day.
Four Justice Court precincts serve Mesa. East Mesa, Highland, North Mesa, and West Mesa are all at 222 East Javelina Avenue. These courts handle civil cases up to ten thousand dollars, small claims up to five thousand dollars, and eviction actions for Mesa residents.
Southeast Court Complex in Mesa
The Southeast Court Complex houses both Superior Court and Justice Courts in one building. This makes it easy for Mesa residents to file and access civil court records. The address is 222 East Javelina Avenue in Mesa.
Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Public access terminals let you search and print case documents for free. Staff can help you find records and make copies during office hours.
Parking is available at the courthouse. Bring case information if you have it to speed up your search. All civil records for Mesa area cases are kept at this location or the main courthouse in Phoenix.
Filing Civil Cases in Mesa
Mesa residents file civil cases at Maricopa County courts based on the amount in dispute. 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 or where the rental property is.
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. Eviction actions cost sixty nine dollars to file for Mesa residents.
Forms are available at the courthouse or online. The Arizona Courts Self-Service Center at azcourts.gov has free forms for small claims, evictions, and other common civil case types that work for Mesa residents.
Access Civil Records for Mesa Cases
Search Mesa area civil cases through the Superior Court Docket system. This free portal shows docket entries, hearing dates, and judge assignments. No login is needed for basic case lookup.
Justice Court cases can be searched at justicecourts.maricopa.gov. This system covers all twenty six Justice Court precincts including those serving Mesa residents.
Document downloads cost ten dollars each through Arizona eAccess. In-person access is free at the Southeast Court Complex. Public terminals provide search and printing for Mesa 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.
Legal Resources for Mesa Residents
Community Legal Services provides free legal help to low income Mesa residents. They focus on housing, family law, and consumer cases. Call to see if you qualify for help with a civil matter.
The Law Library Resource Center at Maricopa County courthouses offers free access to legal research materials. Staff can help you find forms and statutes but cannot give legal advice. The center has computers and books for people representing themselves.
Arizona Court Help provides online forms and instructions for common civil case types. The website works for Mesa residents and all Arizona courts.
Other East Valley Cities
Mesa is part of the Phoenix metro area in Maricopa County. Other nearby cities also file civil cases at Maricopa County courts.