Scottsdale Civil Court Records
Scottsdale civil court records are filed at Maricopa County Superior Court and Justice Courts. This northeast valley city has over two hundred forty thousand residents. All general civil cases from Scottsdale 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 that serve the Scottsdale area. Free online case search is available.
Scottsdale Quick Facts
Where Scottsdale Residents File Civil Cases
Scottsdale is in Maricopa County. All civil cases from Scottsdale residents are filed at Maricopa County courts. Superior Court handles cases over ten thousand dollars. Justice Courts take smaller matters.
The Northeast Regional Court Center at 18380 North 40th Street in Phoenix serves the Scottsdale area. Call 602-372-5375 for information. The Superior Court Docket provides free online case search for Scottsdale area civil cases.
Justice Court precincts serving Scottsdale handle civil cases up to ten thousand dollars, small claims up to five thousand dollars, and all eviction actions for Scottsdale residents.
Scottsdale Municipal Court
Scottsdale Municipal Court handles only traffic violations, city code enforcement, and protective orders. General civil cases do not go to Municipal Court.
For general civil matters like lawsuits and contract disputes, Scottsdale residents must use Maricopa County courts. Municipal Court serves a limited role.
Filing Civil Cases in Scottsdale
Scottsdale 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.
Access Civil Records for Scottsdale Cases
Search Scottsdale 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 Northeast 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 fees shown above.
Legal Aid and Forms for Scottsdale Residents
Free legal help is available for Scottsdale 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.
Nearby Northeast Valley Cities
Scottsdale is part of the northeast Phoenix metro area. Other nearby cities also file civil cases at Maricopa County courts.