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Maricopa Justice of the Peace, Highland Justice Precinct

Local judge who hears lawsuits, misdemeanors, and civil cases.

Full office description

  • The justice of the peace presides over justice courts in each county. The number of justice courts in a county depends on its population.
  • A justice of the peace hears lawsuits, presides over misdemeanor cases, and hears civil and criminal traffic violations. Some examples of cases they might handle include eviction actions, DUIs (driving under the influence), and shoplifting.
  • Justices of the peace are elected in staggered elections for four-year terms. These elections are partisan.
  • Their salary depends on their judicial productivity, in other words, how many cases they see each year and equals, on average, $115,290.
  • Some justices of the peace may be an attorney, but this is not a requirement for the role.

How this impacts you

  • Public SafetyThe justice of the peace can impact local safety based on how they handle requests for orders of protection against harassment and violations of these orders.

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