Run for Justice of the Peace (Judicial) in Yuma County, AZ

Election Date: Aug 4, 2026
Filing Deadline: Apr 6, 2026

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Election Details

  • Office level: county
  • Length of term: 4 years
  • Commitment level: Full Time
  • Affiliation: partisan
  • Typical salary: 147175
  • Filing period: Mar 7, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026
  • Positions:
    Yuma County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 1
    Yuma County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 2
    Yuma County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 3
    Yuma County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 2
    Yuma County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 1
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Job description

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.

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.
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