A. The presiding judge of the superior court in each county may establish a homeless court, veterans court and mental health court to adjudicate cases filed in a justice court or a municipal court in the county.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 22-601

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • municipal court: as used in this title includes city or town magistrates' courts and all other courts established by law in incorporated cities and towns. See Arizona Laws 22-401

B. The presiding judge of the superior court shall establish the eligibility criteria for referral to the homeless court, veterans court or mental health court.

C. A justice of the peace or municipal court judge who has jurisdiction over a case that meets the eligibility criteria may refer the case to the homeless court, veterans court or mental health court.

D. The originating court shall notify the prosecutor of any criminal case referred to the homeless court, veterans court or mental health court.

 

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