Judicial Branch Communications
The Communications Office is responsible for the public communication from the Judicial Branch to the public, news media, community groups and other stakeholders. The office provides initial case information to news organizations, coordinates news cameras to be present in the Courtroom, updates the public on significant and high-profile cases, facilitates court tours for hundreds of local students each year, and maintains the Branch’s social media presence online.
The Superior Court offers a number of programs for students and adults interested in learning more about the court and the criminal justice system.
Press Releases
- May 9, 2022: Judicial Branch Celebrates Law Day at the State Capitol
- May 9, 2022: Dental Program for Justice-Involved Youth Receives Award
- May 4, 2022: Juvenile Probation Offers $3,000 Sign-On Incentive for Detention Officers
- April 27, 2022: Judicial Branch in Maricopa County Recognizes ‘Law Day’
- April 27, 2022: Maricopa County Superior Court Celebrates Jury Appreciation Week
- April 19, 2022: Maricopa County Judicial Branch Offering Parental Leave
- April 5, 2022: CASA of Maricopa County Focuses on Advocating for Children During National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- March 30, 2022: Superior Court Seeking College Students Interested in Language Intern Program
- March 29, 2022: Adult Probation Department Launches Justice-Involved Women Initiative
- March 16, 2022: AmeriCorps Week Helps Highlight Member Contributions to Judicial Branch
- March 14, 2022: Superior Court's Legal Extern Program Now Accepting Applications
- March 14, 2022: Superior Court Offers Veterans a Second Chance at StandDown
- March 2, 2022: Maricopa County Adult Probation Department Celebrates 50th Anniversary
- Feb. 14, 2022: Hope Closets Help Clothe Youth Being Released from Detention
- Feb. 9, 2022: Judicial Branch Celebrates National Court Reporters Week
- Feb. 5, 2022: Superior Court Judge Rosa Mroz Killed in Traffic Collision
- Jan. 27, 2022: Family Treatment Court Promotes Family Reunification
- Jan. 24, 2022: Virtual Court Expanded for In-Custody Defendants
- Dec. 14, 2021: Adult Probation Department Celebrates 26th year of giving back
- Nov. 22, 2021: Court Celebrates National Adoption Day with In-Person Event
- Nov. 8, 2021: Education Program Aims to Reach Justice-Involved and In-Need Adults
- Oct. 27, 2021: Virtual Life Skills and Internal Strength Classes Offered for Youth
- Oct. 18, 2021: Domestic Violence Victims Find Support Through Superior Court
- Oct. 4, 2021: Some Maricopa County Court Cases Streaming Online
- Aug. 30, 2021: Court sees influx of petitioners filing for Prop. 207 expungements
- Aug. 18, 2021: Music Program in Juvenile Detention Helps Youth Succeed
- Aug. 3, 2021: Restoring Civil Rights is a Self-Serve Process with Maricopa County Superior Court
- July 21, 2021: Drug Court Programs Receive National Acclaim
- July 19, 2021: Probation Week Recognizes Officers’ Role in Public Safety
- July 14, 2021: Court Expands Public Access to Facilities
- June 29, 2021: Law Library Resource Center Accepting In-Person Appointments beginning July 1
- May 3, 2021: Superior Court Honors Jurors
Media Coverage of Court Operations
May 12, 2022: KTAR covers Juvenile Probation's Smiles of Hope Program
April 7, 2022: Prensa Arizona - Adult Probation Department provides assistance for justice-involved women who faced traumatic situations
May 5, 2022: Maricopa County Recognizes Juror Appreciation Week
April 6, 2022: 'Arizona Horizon' discusses Adult Probation Evolution Over Past 50 Years
April 4, 2022: Grabowsky: Be a caring adult for kids in need - Volunteer as a CASA
April 4, 2022: Maricopa County's probation department launches trauma-informed training for officers
April 4, 2022: KTAR News speaks to Chief Probation Officer Michael Cimino about the Justice-Involved Women Initiative
April 4, 2022: Maricopa County judicial officials seek interpreter and translator interns
April 1, 2022: Volunteers wanted to advocate for Arizona kids in foster care
March 3, 2022: Probation Programs Implemented in Maricopa County Celebrate 50 Years
Feb. 18, 2022: ‘CourtConnect’ keeps wheels of justice rolling in Arizona
Feb. 17, 2022: Local Radio Show 'La Hora del Cafecito de Conecta Arizona', interviews Alejandro Lopez about 'The Hope Closet' program
Feb. 14, 2022: Fox 10's Marc Martinez talks about the Superior Court's Family Treatment Court
Feb. 9, 2022: Courthouses Boost Audiovisual Capabilities for Virtual Hearings
Feb. 8, 2022: Colleague remembers Maricopa County Judge Rosa Mroz as a good friend, respected jurist
Feb. 7, 2022: Maricopa County judge fatally hit by car is remembered as 'pillar of the legal community'
Feb. 7, 2022: 'She was a breath of knowledge': Maricopa County judge leaves behind lasting legacy
Feb. 7, 2022: Colleagues remember Maricopa County judge who died after getting struck by car in Phoenix
Feb. 5, 2022: Maricopa County Superior Court judge dies after being hit by reported red light runner
Jan. 27, 2022: Virtual sentencing hearings help keep court system moving during the pandemic
Nov. 22, 2021: National Adoption Day Video - Cronkite News
Nov. 19, 2021: Valley family celebrating their newest family addition on National Adoption Day
Nov. 12, 2021: Cambian delincuencia por educación - Trade crime for education
Nov. 4, 2021: Delitos menores no son un juego
Oct. 21, 2021: Maricopa County's Law Library Resource Center helps victims of domestic violence
Oct. 5, 2021: Maricopa County's court hearings can now be watched online
Sept. 5, 2021: AZ Marijuana Expungement Forms Available From Maricopa County Superior Court Law Library
Sept. 1, 2021: Law groups help Arizonans expunge marijuana charges from record
Sept. 1, 2021: Maricopa County Superior Court Grants 3,600 Marijuana Expungement Petitions
Sept. 1, 2021: Arizona Court Clears 3,600 Cannabis Clarges
Aug. 31, 2021: Arizona Superior Court clears marijuana charges for thousands after Prop 207 passage
Aug. 31, 2021: Music program aimed at helping kids stay out of juvenile detention
Aug. 30, 2021: Arizona Superior Court Sees Influx of People Filing to Clear Marijuana Convictions
July 29, 2021: Maricopa County drug court programs help change lives
July 29, 2021: Peoria woman overcomes addiction through Maricopa County drug court
July 19, 2021: Full Public Access To Maricopa County Courts Starts Monday
July 14, 2021: Maricopa County Courts Expand Public Access To Facilities
June 12, 2020: Called up for jury duty? Here's what it will be like under COVID-19
June 1, 2020: Presiding Judge Joseph C. Welty Gives Update on Court Operations during the Pandemic on KJZZ's "The Show"
March 25, 2020: Presiding Judge Joseph C. Welty Explains COVID-19 Court Operations on KJZZ's "The Show"
Judicial Retirements
Click here to view recent retirements of Judges and Court Commissioners.
A Reporter's Guide to Covering a Criminal Case
Click here to view a quick overview of how to cover a criminal proceeding, from arrest to sentencing in the Maricopa County Superior Court.
Media Information
News media representatives can read about ground rules and request to document court proceedings by completing a Courtroom Camera Request.
Publications
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