Justice of the Peace
About The Position
The Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore is a judge in a court of limited jurisdiction. The position handles minor traffic offenses, small claims, forcible detainers, and civil matters up to $10,000, and performs marriage ceremonies. The role has the powers and performs the duties prescribed by law. The Justice of the Peace prepares schedules specifying bail for qualifying traffic violations and deposits for civil traffic violations. The position also designates people and locations to accept bail or civil traffic deposits on behalf of the court, including arrangements for accepting bail when the court is closed. The role is appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors or filled by election for a four-year term. Assignments may be made to other Judicial Branch facilities throughout Maricopa County based on departmental needs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be an Arizona resident.
- Must be a qualified voter in the precinct in which the duties of office are performed.
- Must read and write English.
- Must be elected by qualified electors of the precinct for a four-year term or appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Exercise the powers and perform the duties prescribed by law.
- Prepare a schedule of traffic violations that do not involve a death or felony traffic offense, specifying bail for each violation.
- Designate a deputy who is not a law enforcement officer and a location where the deputy can set and collect bail, or accept proper bail bonds, on the court’s behalf when the court is closed.
- Prepare a schedule of civil traffic violations, specifying a deposit for each violation.
- Designate a person, location, and hours for accepting proper civil traffic violation deposits on behalf of the court.
- Handle minor traffic offenses, small claims, forcible detainers, and civil matters up to $10,000.
- Perform marriage ceremonies.
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