Casa Grande Justice Court

Located on E Cottonwood Ln and N Kadota Ave, the address is:

820 E Cottonwood Ln B, Casa Grande, AZ 85122

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Operation Time

The Casa Grande Justice Court is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  The court is closed on certain holidays.  If you believe that you have a court date on a holiday, call the court to make sure it is closed.  You may pay in person at the Pinal County Precinct 2 Justice Court. Payments by cash, personal check, money order, or cashiers/certified check are accepted. You may also pay by credit card using the phone number provided.

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What To Do When You Arrive At the Casa Grande Justice Court

Enter through the front doors of the building.  Go through security, which requires that you take off your belt and place it in a bin along with anything in your pockets, including your phone and wallet.  Check in at the window by giving your name and time of hearing.  You will then enter the courtroom, take a seat and wait to be called by the bailiff or judge.

Steps To Take Once In The Casa Grande Justice Courtroom

If you have hired a private attorney in Pinal County, wait for them in the courtroom or follow their instructions as to where to meet. If you have not hired an attorney, then wait for the Casa Grande Justice Court Judge, Prosecutor, or Clerk to call your name after you have signed in.

Dress Code at Casa Grande Justice Court

You do not need to wear a suit and tie to Pinal County Precinct 2 Justice Court.  However, use common sense and dress appropriately to show respect to the judge and court staff. You never know what a good impression can do for your case. It is recommended that “Business Casual” is worn such as a dress shirt, polo shirt, slacks or nice jeans. Few judges have banned cell phones in the courtroom.  Most allow cell phones to be used but ask that the phones are turned to silent/vibrate.

What happens at the first hearing in Casa Grande Justice Court; Initial Appearances (IA):

The first hearing in Casa Grande Justice Court that is set after a criminal charge and a summons is issued is the Initial Appearance or IA. If you are not present at that hearing, a warrant can be issued by the judge. During the Initial Appearance, a judge will advise the defendants of their charges and will address release conditions.  If you hire a private attorney, they can ask that a non-guilty plea be entered on your behalf regarding all charges and that the court set the matter for a pretrial conference.  Otherwise, you will need to appear and speak directly with the judge regarding your charges.

How Lawyers at Dove Law Firm Can Help You At Your Casa Grande Justice Court Initial Appearance (IA)

If you hire a Dove Law Firm Casa Grande Justice attorney, we will file motions for you to be released on your own recognizance, vacate the initial appearance, and enter a not guilty plea on the charges.  If the judge signs the motion, you will not need to show to the IA date and the court will set the next hearing, a pretrial conference. Our Pinal County Precinct 2 attorneys will obtain the date of the first pretrial hearing and attend that hearing in your place.  We will gather all the evidence and discovery from the Prosecutor and will provide you with constant updates, offers and strategies.

Pretrial Hearings In The Casa Grande Justice Court

After the initial appearance in Casa Grande Justice Court, the next court date is named a pretrial conference or pretrial hearing. At that hearing your attorney will gather discovery, initiate negotiations with the prosecutor and present defenses on your behalf. The case should resolve within three or four pretrial hearings over a three-month period.  If it does not resolve in that time period, the judge will often set if for trial.

DUI Penalties In Casa Grande Justice Court

In the Casa Grande Justice Court system, the Defendant will face jail time for DUI while fines and fees can vary enormously. There are four types of DUI that can be charged, and many different offers that a prosecutor can present. An experienced DUI lawyer will know the type of offer that contains the statutory minimums. For more information on the typical consequences and law regarding the different types of DUI in the Casa Grande Justice Court visit my page titled, Arizona DUI or press the button below.

Why Hire A Casa Grande Justice Court Defense Attorney?

At Dove Law Firm our Casa Grande Justice Court attorneys will guide you through the difficult and complicated process of the Court system.  Your rights will be protected, and you will receive expert advice regarding your current situation. Having been raised in Arizona, Shawn Dove is comfortable with addressing all courts within Pinal County Precinct 2 and beyond.