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Maricopa County Justice Courts
ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS (4 forms available)
1. Policy and Philosophy
The Maricopa County Justice Courts follow Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123
concerning public documents and records requests.
Rule 123 was adopted to govern public access to the records of all courts and
administrative offices of the judicial departments of the State of Arizona. These
records are presumed to be open to the public for inspection or copying at all times
during regular office hours at the office having custody of the records.
Some information is required by law and Rule 123 to be redacted prior to providing
court records. Redactions will be clearly marked. This includes, but is not limited to
Social Security Number, financial account numbers, health records, etc.
2. Fees for Court Documents
In general, costs may include a per-page copy fee, a computer disc fee, a fee for
certification, and in the case of commercial requesters, a search fee.
The Rule draws a distinction between commercial and non-commercial requesters
of court records:
Commercial requesters are those who may be expected to use the record for the
purpose of sale or resale, or for any purpose in which the purchaser can reasonably
anticipate the receipt of monetary gain.
Non-commercial requesters include those who are a party to the case, the general
public, government agencies, non-profit agencies, the media, etc.
3. Bulk Data CD-ROM
Court Technology Services (CTS) creates a monthly CD-ROM containing details of
all new justice court case filings and case terminations, as well as current detailed
information on all pending justice court cases in which activity occurred that month
involving court hearings and events. Data is provided in .txt files which may be
imported into database software. Neither CTS nor the Justice Courts are able to
provide support using the disc as long as the data is readable and not corrupt.
4. Media/Researcher Requests
Requests from media, academics, governments, or non-profits should go to the
Justice CourtsPublic Information Officer: scott.davis@jbazmc.maricopa.gov.
ADMIN-033 R: 6/19/20
Maricopa County Justice Courts, Arizona
ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS REQUEST
(COMMERCIAL PURPOSE)
Per Supreme Court Rule 123, Access to the Judicial Records of the State of Arizona, 'Commercial Purpose’
means the use of a public record for the purpose of sale or resale . . . or the sale of such names and
addresses to another for the purpose of solicitation or for any purpose in which the purchaser can
reasonably anticipate the receipt of monetary gain..… public access to some court records may be
restricted or expanded in accordance with the provision of this rule.” This includes redactions for information
deemed confidential by rule.
_________________________________________________ General Public Business
Your Name
___________________________________________ ________________________ ____________
Address Business/Firm Name Phone
To the custodian of records:
_____________________________________________________________
Name of Justice Court
In order to best serve all of our court customers, up to ten (10) case files per customer are allowed at one time.
I am making a request to Inspect or
the following record(s): Reproduce/Copy
Applicable Fees:
1 to 10 files requested or automated search . . . . .$28.00
Copy fees for printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.50 per page
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00 per document
Case Number
(if known)
Litigant Name(s) Records Requested
# of
copies
Certify?
As required by Court Rule, I certify that the commercial purpose and specific use intended for the records
requested is:
___________________________________________________________________________________
NOTICE: I understand and agree that the Maricopa County Justice Courts do not guarantee the accuracy
of the information requested, and I will not hold the Maricopa County Justice Court liable for any inaccurate
or incomplete information I receive. I accept full responsibility for the use or transmission of the data
received in actual or altered form.
Requester Signature ________________________________________________ Date______________
Send this request form with payment arrangement to the court having jurisdiction over the case.
http://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/locations
ADMIN-034 R: 6/19/20
Maricopa County Justice Courts, Arizona
ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS REQUEST
(NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSE)
Per Supreme Court Rule 123, Access to the Judicial Records of the State of Arizona, “the records
in all courts and administrative offices of the Judicial Department of the State of Arizona are
presumed to be open to any member of the public for inspection or to obtain copies at all times
during regular office hours at the office having custody of the records. However, in view of the
possible countervailing interests of confidentiality, privacy or the best interests of the state, public
access to some court records may be restricted or expanded in accordance with the provision of
this rule.” This includes redactions for information deemed confidential by rule.
______________________________________________ Public Media Agency
Your Name
______________________________________________ _____________________ _____________
Address Media Outlet/Agency/Firm Phone
To the custodian of records:
_____________________________________________________________
Name of Justice Court
In order to best serve all of our court customers, up to ten (10) case files per customer are allowed at any one time.
I am making a request to Inspect or
the following record(s): Reproduce
Reasonable fees may apply:
Copy fees or document printout . . . . $0.50 per page
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00 per document
Case Number
(if known)
Litigant Name(s) Document Request
# of
copies
Certify?
NOTICE: I attest that public records requested are for a non-commercial purpose and understand that
penalties will apply for any misuse of such records. I understand and agree that the Maricopa County Justice
Courts do not guarantee the accuracy of the information requested and I will not hold the Maricopa County
Justice Court liable for any inaccurate or incomplete information I receive. I accept full responsibility for the
use or transmission of the data received in actual or altered form.
Requester Signature _______________________________________________ Date _______________
Send this request form with payment arrangement to the court having jurisdiction over the case.
http://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/locations
Maricopa County Justice Courts
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
222 N. Central Ave., Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85004
ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS
PUBLIC INFORMATION CD-ROM REQUEST
For public information requests involving bulk data of justice court cases, Court
Technology Services can make available a monthly CD-ROM containing details of all new
justice court case filings and case terminations, as well as current detailed information on
all pending justice court cases in which activity occurred that month involving court
hearings and events.
Please complete this form to request a Justice Court CD-ROM. Mail it and a check to the
address above.
FROM: Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
The service fee for each monthly CD-ROM is currently $28.00 Please make check
payable to the Maricopa County Justice Courts. Full payment must be received prior to
mailing a requested CD-ROM. Allow up to 30 days for processing.
Quantity Specify Month and Year of Request (historical data may be limited) Amount
TOTAL DUE
As required by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123(j), I certify that the commercial purpose and/or specific
use intended for the records requested is:
NOTICE: I understand and agree that the Maricopa County Justice Courts (MCJC) and Court Technology
Services (CTS) cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information requested and I will not hold MCJC or CTS
liable for any inaccurate or incomplete information I receive. I accept full responsibility for the interpretation,
use, or transmission of the data received in actual or altered form.
Requester Signature
ADMIN-003 R: 1/23/20
Date
CASE NUMBER:
REQUEST FOR RECORDING OF PROCEEDINGS (not for use for an Appeal record)
State of Arizona
Plaintiff(s)
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip
Telephone:
Email:
I request a copy of the recording made in this case on
(Date)
Payment of a $28.00 fee is required.
(Except to a defendant in a criminal traffic case or a party in a domestic violence case, an injunction prohibiting
harassment or workplace harassment cases).
Date:
Signature
The requested material is ready for pick up.
Date ready for pick up: Initials:
A recording of the proceedings is not available.
On this date I sent a copy of this Notice to the requesting party by mail email.
Date: By
Clerk
On this date I received a copy of the requested recording.
Date: By
Signature
CV 8150-155 R: 1/23/20
Maricopa County Justice Courts, Arizona
Plaintiff(s) Name / Address / Email / Phone
Defendant(s) Name / Address / Email / Phone
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Name / Address / Email / Phone
Attorney for Defendant(s) Name / Address / Email / Phone
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