Arizona § 22-402 - Establishment and jurisdiction
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-402 — Establishment and jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-402. Establishment and jurisdiction
A. In each city or town incorporated under the general laws of this state, there shall be a municipal court.
B. Every court established pursuant to subsection A, and every court established in a city incorporated under the provisions of title 9, chapter 2, article 5 or incorporated under the provisions of a special act or charter, has jurisdiction of all cases arising under the ordinances of the city or town, and has jurisdiction concurrently with justices of the peace of precincts in which the city or town is located, of violations of laws of the state committed within the limits of the city or town.
C. Notwithstanding subsections A and B and in lieu of establishing or maintaining a municipal court, a city or town may enter into an intergovernmental agreement as authorized by title 11, chapter 7, article 3 to provide the services of a municipal court, including the jurisdiction of all cases arising under the ordinances of the city or town, with either:
1. A justice of the peace in whose jurisdiction the city or town is located and the county in which the city or town is located.
2. Another city or town located within the same county as the city or town.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 22-402
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-402 cover?
Section 22-402 ("Establishment and jurisdiction") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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