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City Courts are important to the Arizona court system. Learn what Arizona City Courts are and the variety of crimes they have criminal jurisdiction over. For more info on Arizona Courts, check out http://www.alliancebailbondsaz.com/courts.html.
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City Courts in Arizona Most cities or towns have a municipal court, also known as a city court or magistrate court.
Municipal courts have criminal jurisdiction over misdemeanor crimes and petty offenses committed in their city or town. They share jurisdiction with justice courts over violations of state law committed within their city or town limits.
Municipal court judges (magistrates) hear misdemeanor criminal traffic cases such as driving under the influence of alcohol, hit-and-run and reckless driving where no serious injuries occur.
They hear civil traffic cases, violations of city ordinances and codes, and issue orders of protection and injunctions prohibiting harassment. They can also issue search warrants. They DO NOT hear civil lawsuits between citizens.