Yuma Superior Court located?
The Yuma Superior Courthouse is located off of 2nd Ave. and 2nd St. in Yuma, Arizona.
The Yuma Superior Courthouse is located off of 2nd Ave. and 2nd St. in Yuma, Arizona.
Courthouse Parking
Free public parking is available from 5:00am to 7:00pm in the 3 story garage off of 3rd Ave. and 2nd St. The garage is equipped with handicapped parking and an elevator. Free, 3 hour, parking spaces are also open along the street around the courthouse.
Free public parking is available from 5:00am to 7:00pm in the 3 story garage off of 3rd Ave. and 2nd St. The garage is equipped with handicapped parking and an elevator. Free, 3 hour, parking spaces are also open along the street around the courthouse.
Courthouse Entrance
The entrance to the courthouse faces west, towards 2nd St. The courthouse is not accessible through the historic courthouse.
The entrance to the courthouse faces west, towards 2nd St. The courthouse is not accessible through the historic courthouse.
Courthouse Accessibility
There is an access ramp leading to the courthouse. Those with disabilities are asked to enter in the door to the south, where they will be met by security. Both buildings have elevators to their upper floors.
There is an access ramp leading to the courthouse. Those with disabilities are asked to enter in the door to the south, where they will be met by security. Both buildings have elevators to their upper floors.
Court Clerk Window
The public service counter is found on the 1st floor. There are multiple windows that are open from 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri. Take a number and wait to be called. Forms are available $.50/page or $5-$15/packet.
The public service counter is found on the 1st floor. There are multiple windows that are open from 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri. Take a number and wait to be called. Forms are available $.50/page or $5-$15/packet.
Passports
Applications for passports are accepted here from 8:00-4:00 daily. Applicants must have correct payment, photos, and proper forms of identification prior to applying. Call if you need direction on how much your money order/cashiers check should be made out for.
Applications for passports are accepted here from 8:00-4:00 daily. Applicants must have correct payment, photos, and proper forms of identification prior to applying. Call if you need direction on how much your money order/cashiers check should be made out for.
Court Calendars
The daily calendar is available on the digital screens throughout the courthouse. Access to the courthouse calendar is also available online here.
The daily calendar is available on the digital screens throughout the courthouse. Access to the courthouse calendar is also available online here.
Court Case Records
In the Clerk's Office there is a public viewing room available for those who are looking for case records. In this room there are two computers provided for research; printing is $.50 a page. The system has digitized records starting from 2004. For cases prior to 2004, there is a $28 search fee.
In the Clerk's Office there is a public viewing room available for those who are looking for case records. In this room there are two computers provided for research; printing is $.50 a page. The system has digitized records starting from 2004. For cases prior to 2004, there is a $28 search fee.
ATM and Other Resources
The courthouse provides an ATM in the lobby, near the information desk. Public telephones are also available in the Clerk's Office.
The courthouse provides an ATM in the lobby, near the information desk. Public telephones are also available in the Clerk's Office.
Courtrooms
Built in the 1920's, the historic courthouse building is currently utilized for Superior and Justice court matters. Superior Courtroom, Division 2, is held on the 3rd floor of the courthouse.
Built in the 1920's, the historic courthouse building is currently utilized for Superior and Justice court matters. Superior Courtroom, Division 2, is held on the 3rd floor of the courthouse.
Courtroom
The location of specific courtrooms can be found on the directories or from the information desk inside the courthouse. Digital calendars and notices are posted outside the courtrooms. Please be aware that children are allowed in courtrooms, but will be asked to leave if they are being disruptive.
The location of specific courtrooms can be found on the directories or from the information desk inside the courthouse. Digital calendars and notices are posted outside the courtrooms. Please be aware that children are allowed in courtrooms, but will be asked to leave if they are being disruptive.
Hearing Room
The Hearing Room is where mediations and certain civil matters take place. The mediations heard at Yuma Superior Court are for parenting time and legal decision making; other matters go before a judge. Prior to mediation, a letter will be mailed out that contains your mediation day, time, and other important information you should be aware of. Children are NOT allowed in the mediation session.
The Hearing Room is where mediations and certain civil matters take place. The mediations heard at Yuma Superior Court are for parenting time and legal decision making; other matters go before a judge. Prior to mediation, a letter will be mailed out that contains your mediation day, time, and other important information you should be aware of. Children are NOT allowed in the mediation session.
Meeting Rooms
There are various meeting rooms in the courthouse for private conversations that self-represented individuals can access when requested.
There are various meeting rooms in the courthouse for private conversations that self-represented individuals can access when requested.
Technology
The courthouse has computers for public use in the Clerk area and Law Library. The courtrooms are equipped with projectors, document viewers, microphones, and sound amplifiers. Technology requests (this includes the wifi password) should be made prior to the hearing date.
The courthouse has computers for public use in the Clerk area and Law Library. The courtrooms are equipped with projectors, document viewers, microphones, and sound amplifiers. Technology requests (this includes the wifi password) should be made prior to the hearing date.
Judicial Assistance Unit
Located on the 3rd floor of the historic courthouse, the Judicial Assistance Unit handles payment collections for justice and superior court cases. Fee waiver and deferral forms are provided for free and can be filled out in the lobby. If you receive government assistance a statement, within the last 3 months, must be presented. Cash, money orders, and cashier's checks are accepted forms of payment.
Located on the 3rd floor of the historic courthouse, the Judicial Assistance Unit handles payment collections for justice and superior court cases. Fee waiver and deferral forms are provided for free and can be filled out in the lobby. If you receive government assistance a statement, within the last 3 months, must be presented. Cash, money orders, and cashier's checks are accepted forms of payment.
Law Library Entrance
The Jerrold F. Shelley Law Library is located on the 1st floor in the historic courthouse. Follow the hallway, past the elevators, through the walkway into the other building. The law library entrance will be on your left.
The help desk can provide you with information and guidance, but not legal advice. You will also find details about upcoming clinics and what resources are available to visitors.
The Jerrold F. Shelley Law Library is located on the 1st floor in the historic courthouse. Follow the hallway, past the elevators, through the walkway into the other building. The law library entrance will be on your left.
The help desk can provide you with information and guidance, but not legal advice. You will also find details about upcoming clinics and what resources are available to visitors.
Law Library Forms
Form packets are available at the Law Library in English and Spanish. Costs of forms vary based on the amount of pages within the packet. Copies are $.20/page. The Law Library accepts cash and credit card at the help desk.
Form packets are available at the Law Library in English and Spanish. Costs of forms vary based on the amount of pages within the packet. Copies are $.20/page. The Law Library accepts cash and credit card at the help desk.
Law Library Resources
The Jerrold F. Shelley Law Library has a variety of technological and print resources available for public use. There are 6 computers that can access various Arizona court websites, West Law, and probate trainings. Printing is allowed; each page is $.20 and have to be retrieved from the help desk. A study room and a law book reference library can also be found in the Law Library.
The Jerrold F. Shelley Law Library has a variety of technological and print resources available for public use. There are 6 computers that can access various Arizona court websites, West Law, and probate trainings. Printing is allowed; each page is $.20 and have to be retrieved from the help desk. A study room and a law book reference library can also be found in the Law Library.
Public Copier
There is a copier and work area outside of the Jerrold F. Shelley Law Library for the public to use. The copier accepts change and cash only. Copies are $.20 a piece.
There is a copier and work area outside of the Jerrold F. Shelley Law Library for the public to use. The copier accepts change and cash only. Copies are $.20 a piece.
Juror Questionnaire
Prior to appearing, everyone is asked to submit a juror questionnaire. These can be done via mail or online.
Prior to appearing, everyone is asked to submit a juror questionnaire. These can be done via mail or online.
Juror Check-In
Jurors report to the Jury Department to the left of security, off of the main lobby. Follow the signs for "Jury Check-In." Jurors must bring photo identification and follow summons instructions.
Jurors report to the Jury Department to the left of security, off of the main lobby. Follow the signs for "Jury Check-In." Jurors must bring photo identification and follow summons instructions.
Jury Assembly
After reporting, jurors remain in the jury assembly room until called. Cell phones are permitted in the assembly room. The courthouse has wifi and magazines available. Jurors are allowed to bring food and drinks; there is a refrigerator and microwave for those that wish to bring their lunch.
After reporting, jurors remain in the jury assembly room until called. Cell phones are permitted in the assembly room. The courthouse has wifi and magazines available. Jurors are allowed to bring food and drinks; there is a refrigerator and microwave for those that wish to bring their lunch.
Afterhours Drop Box
For filing or making non-cash payments afterhours, there is a drop box located to the north of the courthouse entrance. These are picked up every morning; the date stamped on the document is considered the file date.
For filing or making non-cash payments afterhours, there is a drop box located to the north of the courthouse entrance. These are picked up every morning; the date stamped on the document is considered the file date.
Public Bulletins
Public bulletins are posted to the south of the entrance, off of 2nd St.
Public bulletins are posted to the south of the entrance, off of 2nd St.
