Maricopa County has 26 justice courts that are each presided over by a Justice of the Peace, who is elected for a four year term. These are 'limited jurisdiction' courts- handling civil lawsuits where the amount in dispute is $10,000 or less, landlord and tenant controversies, small claims cases and the full range of civil and criminal traffic offenses, including DUIs. Justices of the Peace resolv
e misdemeanor allegations (e.g. shoplifting, writing bad checks, violating restraining orders) and, like other trial judges, also handle requests for orders of protection and injunctions against harassment. Moderation of Third Party Content
This agency social media site serves as a limited public forum and all content published is subject to monitoring and Arizona Public Records Law. User-generated posts will be rejected or removed (if possible) when the content:
• is off-subject or out of context
• contains obscenity or material that appeals to the prurient interest
• contains personal identifying information or sensitive personal information
• contains offensive terms that target protected classes
• is threatening, harassing or discriminatory
• incites or promotes violence or illegal activities
• contains information that reasonably could compromise individual or public safety
• advertises or promotes a commercial product or service, or any entity or individual
• promotes or endorses political campaigns or candidates
Repeat violators of acceptable use may be banned from the page. Public Records Law
Social media sites are subject to applicable public records laws. Any content maintained in a social media format related to MCJC business, including communication posted by MCJC and communication received from citizens, is a public record. The Department maintaining the site is responsible for responding completely and accurately to any public records request for social media content.
