How often is County Justice of the Peace elected?

The position of County Justice of the Peace is typically elected every 4 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Arizona?

No filing fee. Petition signature requirements: At least 1% but not more than 10% of the total number of qualified signers in the county or district, except that if for a candidate from a county with a population of two hundred thousand persons or more, at least one-fourth of 1% but not more than ten percent of the total number of qualified signers in the county or district.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the County's Elections office.

Where is the filing office?

510 S. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 602-506-1511.

How do I get started running for County Justice of the Peace?

You can start running for County Justice of the Peace by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for County Justice of the Peace does not include a primary or runoff election.

County Justice of the Peace in Maricopa County, Arizona

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About County Justice of the Peace

About this position

Justices of the Peace oversee cases of less than ten thousand dollars, exclusive of interest and costs. Criminal jurisdiction shall be limited to misdemeanors. The jurisdiction of such courts shall not encroach upon the jurisdiction of courts of record but may be made concurrent therewith, subject to the limitations provided in this section.

Office level: County
Election frequency: Every 4 years
Typical salary: 147175
Commitment level: Full Time
Affiliation: Partisan
Positions: 1 open seat

Election type

Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
Run-off election

How to run for County Justice of the Peace

Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a registered voter in Arizona, reside in the justice court precinct and understand the English language. While some justices of the peace are attorneys, there is no requirement that a justice court judge be an attorney.
Step 2
File for office
Filing requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirements: At least 1% but not more than 10% of the total number of qualified signers in the county or district, except that if for a candidate from a county with a population of two hundred thousand persons or more, at least one-fourth of 1% but not more than ten percent of the total number of qualified signers in the county or district.
Filing period
March 7, 2026 - April 6, 2026
Paperwork instructions
Submit paperwork to the County's Elections office.
Where to file
510 S. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Filing phone
602-506-1511
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County Justice of the Peace in Maricopa County, AZ

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About County Justice of the Peace

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