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Arizona Specialty Courts

Arizona specialty courts, also called problem-solving courts, are trial courts set up for the primary purpose of treatment for non-violent offenders.

These courts are based on need. Specialty courts are geared toward recovery and seek to promote positive outcomes for the offender, victim, and society as a whole.

(Please note that these are categories of courts and a court may have a different name in its court system.)

Types of Specialty Courts

	DRUG COURT		DUI COURT
	Drug courts are an alternative to traditional criminal court. These courts usually include a team which consists of a judge, prosecutor, defense lawyer, probation officer, and treatment provider. Together, they create treatment plans, incentives, and punishments that will lessen the offender's relapse and drug dependence.		DUI courts handle defendants who have been convicted of driving under the influence charges. They incorporate increased supervision and monitoring by the court, the adult probation department and treatment providers as part of the coordinated strategy to intervene with repeat and high-risk offenders.
	VETERANS TREATMENT COURT		HOMELESS COURT
	The goal of veterans court is to rehabilitate and restore veterans as active, contributing members of their community. This court creates and supervises treatment plans to address the underlying causes of the veteran's behavior and substance abuse issues.		Homeless courts help people resolve legal matters that may present a barrier to life on the streets, employment, and driving privileges. This court is designed to resolve outstanding minor misdemeanors, victimless offenses, and warrants for individuals experiencing homelessness.

	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT		ANIMAL WELFARE COURT
	Domestic violence courts focus on the needs of the community as it relates to domestic violence and the victims of domestic violence offenses. It provides a collaborative approach to promoting victim safety and reducing recidivism.		Animal welfare court is a problem-solving court that addresses and provides a specialized treatment for defendants accused of more serious misdemeanor offenses involving animal abuse or repeat offenders charged with animal-related offenses.
	COMMUNITY COURT		MENTAL HEALTH COURT
	Community courts assist in connecting community members with services that can address their needs and help them move out of the criminal justice system. Community court enhances public safety through criminal justice and community collaboration to ensure offender accountability through appropriate and meaningful behavioral health interventions.		Mental health courts serve participants experiencing a mental health condition. It provides frequent judicial oversight, uses a team-based approach regarding treatment and supervision, and is evidence-based in its application of treatment, supervision, incentives, and sanctions.

NOTE: This is not an extensive list of all locations or specialty court programs. Words in blue font are website URLs, clicking the link will take you to the program webpage. To update contact information please contact [email protected].

Apache County

Coconino County

Superior Court in Apache County

70 W 3rd St South
St. Johns, AZ 85936

Drug Court
Melissa Meeks
[email protected]
(928) 337-7555

Superior Court in Coconino County

200 N San Francisco St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Recovery / Drug Court
Jesse Heath
[email protected]

Mental Health Court
Sydney Ciarniello
[email protected]

Veterans Treatment Court
Sharon Yates
(928) 679-7514
[email protected]

Gila County

Maricopa County

Superior Court in Gila County

714 S. Beeline Hwy
Payson, AZ 85541

Opiate Drug Court

Mesa Municipal Court

250 E.1st Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210

Danica Sanchez
(480) 644-2255
[email protected]

Homeless Court
Community/Mental Health Court
Domestic Violence Court
Veterans Treatment Court

Maricopa County

Phoenix Municipal Court

300 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Kathryn Lavery
(602) 495-5882
[email protected]

Tempe Municipal Court

140 E. 5th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281

Kirsten Alger
(480) 350-8582
[email protected]

Mental Health Court

East Valley Regional Veterans Court

Participating municipalities:

Chandler Municipal Court
Carefree-Cave Creek Consolidated Court
Fountain Hills Municipal Court
Gilbert Municipal Court
Paradise Valley Municipal Court
Scottsdale Municipal Court
Tempe Municipal Court

Justice Courts of Maricopa County
Veterans Treatment Court
Northwest Regional Court Center Manistee Justice Court 14264 W. Tierra Buena Ln. Suprise, AZ 85374		Northeast Regional Court Center McDowell Mountain Justice Court 18040 N. 40th St. Phoenix, AZ 85032
Judge Donald Watts (602) 372-2000, option 3 [email protected]		Judge Michele Reagan (602) 372-7000, option 2 [email protected]
Agua Fria Arrowhead Country Meadows Manistee Hassayampa Maryvale North Valley White Tank		Desert Ridge Dreamy Draw McDowell Mountain Moon Valley University Lakes

Veterans Treatment Court Cont.
Downtown Justice Center Encanto Justice Court 620 E. Jackson St. Phoenix, AZ 85003		Southeast Justice Center Southeast Justice Center 222 E. Javelina Ave. Mesa, AZ 85210
Judge Ken Cheuvront (602) 372-6300, option 1 or 2, then 2 [email protected]		Judge Jordan Ray (602) 372-8300 [email protected]
Arcadia Biltmore El Centro Encanto Kyrene Ironwood South Mountain West McDowell		Highland East Mesa North Mesa San Carlos San Tan