Peoria Civil Court Records
Peoria civil court records are filed at Maricopa County Superior Court and Justice Courts. This northwest valley city has over one hundred seventy five thousand residents. All general civil cases from Peoria 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 the Peoria area.
Peoria Quick Facts
Where Peoria Residents File Civil Cases
Peoria is in Maricopa County. All civil cases from Peoria 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 Peoria area. Call 602-372-2000. The Superior Court Docket provides free online case search.
Justice Court precincts serving Peoria include Arrowhead, Hassayampa, Manistee, and North Valley at the Northwest Regional Court Center. These courts handle civil cases up to ten thousand dollars, small claims, and evictions.
Filing Civil Cases in Peoria
Peoria 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. The Self-Service Center has free forms for common civil case types.
Peoria Municipal Court
Peoria 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 and contract disputes, Peoria residents must use Maricopa County courts. Municipal Court serves a limited role in Peoria.
Access Civil Records for Peoria Cases
Search Peoria 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 in Surprise during business hours Monday through Friday. The courthouse has public terminals for case lookup. Staff can help you find records and make copies.
Legal Aid and Forms for Peoria Residents
Free legal help is available for Peoria residents who qualify based on income. Community Legal Services provides civil legal aid for low-income residents. Call 602-258-3434 for help with civil cases. The office can help with debt defense, eviction cases, and other civil matters.
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
Peoria is part of the northwest Phoenix metro area. Other nearby cities also file civil cases at Maricopa County courts.