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On April 27, 2022, Chief Justice Robert Brutinel issued Administrative Order 2022-46, adopting Presumptive Standards for remote and In-Person Hearings and requiring the presiding judge of each municipal court to issue and administrative order adopting standards regarding which hearing types should be held remotely and which should be held in person.  On August 3, 2022, the Chief Justice issued Administrative Order 2022-88 (replacing AO 2022-46).  

Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 2022-88

Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 2022-88

Avondale City Court Administrative Order No. 2022-002

Avondale City Court Administrative Order No. 2022-002 Remote and In Person Hearings

On April 1, 2022, Chief Justice Robert Brutinel signed Administrator Order 2022-34 which ordered all Arizona courts, probation departments, juvenile detention centers, and the officer of the presidency disciplinary judge to resume normal operations. 

Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 2022-34

AZ Supreme Court Adm. Order 2022-34

Avondale City Court Administrative Order No. 2022-001

 AO 2022-001 Modifying Health and Safety Protocols

OPEN COURT

The court is resuming normal court operations.  Open court is available Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  

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The Avondale City Court is a court of limited jurisdiction.  That means it hears only certain types of cases.  It is part of the Arizona Sate Court System and operates under the authority of the Arizona Supreme Court.  

Types of Cases The Court Hears: 

• Civil Traffic Tickets
• Criminal Misdemeanors (Including Criminal Traffic Cases)
• Orders of Protection
• Injunctions against Harassment
• Cases Involving the Avondale City Property Maintenance Code, Sanitation Code and Fire Code
• Parking Tickets

Types of Case The Court Does Not Hear: 

• Felony Criminal Cases
• Small Claims Cases
• Contract Disputes
• Negligence Claims for Money Damages
• Divorce, Child Custody, Child Visitation and Child Support Cases
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes

If you need assistance with these types of cases, contact your local Small Claims Court, Justice Court or the Maricopa County Superior Court (View, the Links page for the information about how to contact these agencies).