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As the place where justice begins in Yuma County, the justice courts serve the community by providing accessible and efficient justice for all while treating all persons with integrity, fairness, and respect. |
The Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts are county courts and are part of the State of Arizona Judicial System. The Arizona State Constitution, Article VI, and Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 22 provides the mandates for the administration of justice. Vacancies are filled through appointment by the Board of Supervisors.
Each county's Board of Supervisors sets the geographical boundaries, known as precinct Justice of the Peace courts. Generally, these precincts are larger than cities and towns and may contain more than one city or township. Although these geographical boundaries can be changed, a precinct cannot be abolished until the four-year term of the judge called a Justice of the Peace expires. The number of precincts in a county is determined by the County Board of Supervisors.
Structure
Yuma County presently is served by three precincts named for the city or area in which the court is located.
See precinct map for each Court's jurisdiction.
- Yuma (Precinct 1)
- South County (Precinct 2)
- Wellton (Precinct 3)