Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County

Join us Wednesday, October 16, 2024, for our FREE in-person Family Forms Clinic from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the community can get aid in completing Family Court forms regarding changing or modifying child support, establishing paternity and legal decision-making, and the divorce and legal separation process, among other forms. This event will take place at the Law Library Resource Center located at 101 W. Jefferson Street in Phoenix. The event is free, however prior registration is required to attend this free in-person clinic. To save time, it is recommended anyone attending the clinic should fill out the court forms to the best of their ability ahead of their appointments. Court forms are available on our website. Walk-ins are possible, but priority will be given to scheduled appointments. Reservations can be made one week prior to the event. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gUjvc9T9 Visit https://lnkd.in/gDkDzfic to learn more.

Meet Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County staff at the NATIVE HEALTH Open House and Health Fair to build connections, ask questions, and receive information about the Branch’s free resources and programs. See you there!

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is accepting applications for appointment as a Superior Court Commissioner. The selected Commissioners may be assigned and/or assist with work or hear matters in all Court departments to include Civil, Family, Juvenile, Criminal, Probate, Mental Health, Tax or Justice Courts.   Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the Presiding Judge and are subject to periodic assessment through a judicial performance review program administered by the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County.   The Superior Court operates from several locations throughout Maricopa County. Commissioners are subject to assignments in various departments and for various periods to one or more locations based on the needs of the Court. To be a Superior Court Commissioner, one must meet the following qualifications: - Must be a U.S. Citizen. - At least 30 years of age. - A duly licensed member of the State Bar of Arizona, with at least 5 years of practice. - A resident of AZ for not less than five years, and a resident of Maricopa County when appointed.   The Court will publish the names of applicants for the position of Commissioner to solicit public comment. Application materials must be received electronically. For additional information please contact us by phone at: (602)-506-4473, or via email at: JudicialBranchHR@jbazmc.maricopa.gov *Note: Applicants who have applied previously will need to re-apply to receive consideration.* Apply today! Visit https://lnkd.in/gB8_aXBX

Gain legal information, receive court forms assistance, and learn how to navigate the court system at the Law Library Resource Center’s Legal Information and Navigation Clinic (LINC) at the Palo Verde Library in Phoenix today Wednesday, October 2, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 4402 N 51st Ave in Phoenix. This FREE, in-person event provides help with court forms for divorce, child support, name changes, and more in English and Spanish. La asistencia en español está disponible. Staff cannot give legal advice. Instead, they assist with navigating the court system and help self-represented litigants complete court forms. No appointment is needed. Walk-ins are welcome! Questions? Call (602) 262-4636 or visit https://lnkd.in/gDkDzfic for more information.

https://lnkd.in/gs4NXdHd AZ Family 3TV reports on a new scam plaguing Valley residents. The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County warns of an increase in jury duty scams, the latest of which was demanding payment in Bitcoin. Read our press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBZZr-UD Fines and fees associated with missing jury service at the Superior Court can only be ordered by a judge in court, never over the phone. If someone receives a threatening phone call regarding jury service - write down the number, hang up and then call police. The jury office advises to never give the caller any personal information or agree to provide any payment. When in doubt, a person may verify their jury service status by calling the jury office at 602-506-5879 or visit https://lnkd.in/gAjWuAR9

Join us today, Thursday, September 26, 2024, for our FREE in-person Family Forms Clinic from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the community can get aid in completing Family Court forms regarding changing or modifying child support, establishing paternity and legal decision-making, and the divorce and legal separation process, among other forms. This event will take place at the Law Library Resource Center located at 101 W. Jefferson Street in Phoenix. The event is free, however prior registration is required to attend this free in-person clinic. To save time, it is recommended anyone attending the clinic should fill out the court forms to the best of their ability ahead of their appointments. Court forms are available on our website. Walk-ins are possible, but priority will be given to scheduled appointments. Reservations can be made one week prior to the event. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gUjvc9T9 Visit https://lnkd.in/gDkDzfic to learn more.

Earlier this month, a Maricopa County resident was scammed out of $8,000 for thinking he had an arrest warrant for missing jury service. The fraudster, posing as law enforcement, called the victim and promised to quash the warrant if the victim paid $8,000 in Bitcoin. The victim, like many other residents who received similar phone calls, was instructed to use a Coinstar kiosk to convert his cash into Bitcoin. After the conversion and making the payment, the victim realized he was scammed and notified the jury office. Fines and fees associated with missing jury service at the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County can only be ordered by a judge in court, never over the phone. Read our press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBZZr-UD If someone receives a threatening phone call regarding jury service - write down the number, hang up and then call police. The jury office advises to never give the caller any personal information or agree to provide any payment. When in doubt, a person may verify their jury service status by calling the jury office at 602-506-5879. To learn more about jury service and how to respond to a jury summons in Maricopa County, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gH3vmP2x

Gain legal information, receive court forms assistance, and learn how to navigate the court system at the Law Library Resource Center’s Legal Information and Navigation Clinic (LINC) at the Palo Verde Library in Phoenix on Wednesday, October 2, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 4402 N 51st Ave in Phoenix. This FREE, in-person event provides help with court forms for divorce, child support, name changes, and more in English and Spanish. La asistencia en español está disponible. Staff cannot give legal advice. Instead, they assist with navigating the court system and help self-represented litigants complete court forms. No appointment is needed. Walk-ins are welcome! Questions? Call (602) 262-4636 or visit https://lnkd.in/gDkDzfic for more information.

September 25th is observed as Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day. Justice O'Connor has the distinction of serving in each branch of government. In 1969, she was appointed to a vacancy in the Arizona Senate; she won election to the seat in 1970 and was named as majority leader in 1973, the first woman to hold such a role in any state’s upper legislative chamber. In 1974, she left the legislature to pursue her career as a jurist; first at the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County (1975-1979). And then served as a judge on the Arizona Court of Appeals (1979-1981). She was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981 where she served until her retirement in 2006. She was the first female ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, paving the way for millions of Americans. Her legacy on the court is still felt today. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor passed away on December 1, 2023, at age 93. Her legacy lives large for law makers; jurists; and citizens alike. Join us in honoring her memory. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gy7UcGAf

Join us for our FREE in-person Family Forms Clinic on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the community can get aid in completing Family Court forms regarding changing or modifying child support, establishing paternity and legal decision-making, and the divorce and legal separation process, among other forms. The Family Forms Clinic is hosted by the Law Library Resource Center, part of the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County, in partnership with the Arizona Legal Center and the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Volunteer law students will provide help with completing Family Court forms. This event will take place at the Law Library Resource Center located at 101 W. Jefferson Street in Phoenix. The event is free, however prior registration is required to attend this free in-person clinic. To save time, it is recommended anyone attending the clinic should fill out the court forms to the best of their ability ahead of their appointments. Court forms are available on our website. This event is free, but an appointment is required. Walk-ins are possible, but priority will be given to scheduled appointments. Reservations can be made one week prior to the event. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gUjvc9T9 Visit https://lnkd.in/gDkDzfic to learn more.