Arizona § 28-1553 - Hearing officers; civil traffic violations
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1553 — Hearing officers; civil traffic violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-1553. Hearing officers; civil traffic violations
A. Subject to funding by the governing body and within their jurisdictions, justice courts may appoint hearing officers to preside over civil traffic violation cases. The appointments are subject to the concurrence of the presiding judge of the superior court in the county in which the justice court is located.
B. A city or town may appoint hearing officers to preside over civil traffic violation cases. These appointments shall be made in a manner provided by ordinance of the city or town.
C. Hearing officers may hear and dispose of civil traffic violation cases under the supervision of the court. The judgment of the hearing officer constitutes the judgment of the court that may be appealed to the superior court pursuant to title 22, chapter 2, article 4.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-1553
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1553 cover?
Section 28-1553 ("Hearing officers; civil traffic violations") 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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