Types of Specialized Courts
Initial Appearance Court
This court serves
- Individuals arrested in Maricopa County
- People arrested on misdemeanor charges by Maricopa County Sherriff Office or Arizona Department of Public Safety
- Those with warrants from the 26 justice courts in Maricopa County
- Cases involving out-of-county and out-of-state warrants, civil, probate, and family court matters
Early Disposition Court
This court serves
- Defendants facing drug charges and lower felony charges
- Cases requiring expedited resolutions and early treatment
