What is the difference between the Surprise City Court and the Superior Court in Surprise?
There are various courts in the City of Surprise. The address of the court in which you are to appear is written at the bottom of your citation. The Surprise City Court is located at 16081 N. Civic Center Plaza 623.222.4800, and handles cases ranging from minor traffic violations to Class I, II, and III misdemeanors, as well as Protection Orders. Superior Court: The Northwest Regional Superior Court is located at 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise 602.372.9400 and handles civil and contract disputes, small claims, marriage licenses, some landlord/tenant matters, Protection Orders, family court, and probate matters. Justice of the Peace Courts: The Northwest Regional Court Center is comprised of four justice courts — Hassayampa, Lake Pleasant, Manistee, and North Valley Justice Courts. The courts are located at 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise 602.372.2000. The justice courts hear traffic cases and certain criminal and civil cases, including domestic violence and harassment c
