Court Divisions:

Superior Court
Division 1 - Judge Gurtler
Division 2 - Judge Bartlett
Division 3 - Judge Conn
Division 4 - Judge Chavez
Division 5 - Judge Moon
Division 6 - Judge Weiss
Family Court Commissioner / Pro Tem - Judge Roth
Criminal / Juvenile Court Commissioner / Pro Tem - Judge Jantzen

Court Administration
Court Automation
Law Library
Court Security
Human Resources Department

Clerk of Court

Limited Courts:
Bullhead City Municipal
Bullhead City Justice Court
Kingman Municipal
Kingman / Cerbat Justice Court
Lake Havasu Consolidated
Moccasin Consolidated

Probation Department

CASA
Mediation

 


 

 

 
 

Policies and Rules

 
WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDING JUDGE

Dear Employee:

On behalf of the Judges, Division Heads and staff of the Superior Court in Mohave County, please accept my warm welcome and wishes for successful employment as a member of our team of dedicated and motivated professionals.

The Superior Court is the State of Arizona's general jurisdiction Trial Court. Superior Court Judges hear all types of cases including; felony, misdemeanor, civil, domestic relations, juvenile, probate, guardianship, mental health and other matters. The Superior Court in and for the County of Mohave is comprised of six (6) numbered judicial divisions, each headed up by an elected Superior Court Judge, and two appointed Court Commissioners. In addition to these Courts, the Mohave County Superior Court includes the offices of Clerk of the Superior Court, a combined Adult and Juvenile Probation Department (including Juvenile Detention), and Superior Court Administration. Superior Court Administration is comprised of the Court Administrator’s Office, Court Security, Court Technology Services, Human Resources, Law Library, Conciliation Court, Juvenile Drug Court, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program, and Court Team Mental Health for Infants and Toddlers (0 – 5). The Superior Court has facilities in Bullhead City, Kingman and Lake Havasu City. The Presiding Judge oversees and administers the Superior Court through elected and appointed Division Heads and also has oversight of the Justice and Municipal Courts within the County.

The mission of Courts of Mohave County is to uphold the laws of the land; to resolve disputes and legal matters and to serve the public in a fair, timely, consistent and professional manner. Our vision is to provide the highest quality of justice services and to achieve excellence in all we do by: 1) Being fair, accessible and responsive to the needs of the community; 2) Providing innovative, collaborative and technologically advanced service to the court’s users and partners; 3) Maintaining motivated, competent, and professional judges and staff; and 4) Acquiring safe, functional and quality facilities and work environments.

We strive to provide a work environment which is conducive to both personal and professional growth. We are pleased you have been selected to join our professional staff and look forward to a mutually beneficial association.

Cordially

Honorable Richard Weiss
Presiding Judge

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND RULES

Listed below are the Policies & Procedures along with the Merit Rules governing the workplace for the Superior Court in Mohave County. Employees are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the policies, procedures and rules affecting their employment. The policies, procedures and rules are effective on the date indicated at the top of each policy or rule. The Presiding Judge may approve changes to the policies, procedures and rules over time. Questions should be directed to Superior Court Human Resources at 928-718-4928.

Simply click on the Name of a Policy or Rule to read its contents.

POLICIES/PROCEDURES

1    EMPLOYMENT
   
    
        1.01 Equal Employment Opportunity
        1.02 Unlawful Harassment Prohibited
        1.03 Drug Free Workplace
        1.04 Employment Qualifications Review
        1.05 Personnel Records and Reports
        1.06 Family and Medical Leave Procedures
        1.07 Reduction in Force

2    SAFETY AND SECURITY
   
    
        2.01 Weapons in the Courthouse
        2.02 Workplace Violence

3    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
   
    
        3.01 Chain of Command, Employment of Relatives, Non-Fraternization, and Child Labor
        3.02 Attendance
        3.03 Conduct
        3.04 Other Employment
        3.05 Political Activity
        3.06 Smoking
        3.07 Polygraph

4    COURT OPERATIONS
   
    
        4.01 Policies and Procedures for Certified Reporters
        4.02 Volunteer / Intern Policy

5    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
   
    
        Arizona Code of Judicial Administration Chapter 5 §1-503 'Electronic Communications' Policy

6    CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING (COJET)
   
    
        Arizona Code of Judicial Administration Chapter 3 §1-302 Education and Training



JUDICIAL MERIT SYSTEM RULES

1.    GENERAL
        101. Definitions
        102. General Provisions
        103. Applicability
        104. Merit System Administration
        105. Personnel Records and Reports
        106. Non-Discrimination
        107. Recycling
        108. Smoking

2.    EMPLOYMENT
        202. Recruitment
        203. Applications
        204. Examinations        
        205. Registers   
        206. Certification and Selection of Eligibles
        207. Appointments
        208. Promotion, Voluntary Demotion, Transfer, Reassignment, Reappointment and Detail
        209. Probationary Period

5.    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
   
     501. Conduct
        502. Political Activity
        503. Other Employment    
        504. Attendance
        505. Harassment Prohibited
        506. Medical Evaluation Program
        507. Substance Abuse Program 
        508. Polygraph
        509. Education, Training and Required Education Credits
        510. Use of Equipment and Vehicles    
        511. Business Travel Expenses

6.    GRIEVANCE SYSTEM
   
     601. General
        602. General Grievances
        603. Appeals from Alleged Discrimination, Dismissal, Demotion and Unpaid Suspension

7.    CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
   
     701. Discipline
        702. Administrative Suspension and Special Observation
        703. Types and Effective Date of Discipline: Pre-Disciplinary Meeting

8.     SEPARATIONS
   
     801. Types of Separations
        802. Obligations

Note: The above underlined policies and rules are current and in-force. Those policies that are not underlined are in development.

MOHAVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

11-1      Classification and Compensation Plan, Benefits and Leave Programs
              Voluntary Unpaid Furlough Program

11-3      Illness in the Workplace



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