1. All criminal offenses that occur within
Pima County or any city within Pima County.
2. Primarily felony offenses (versus misdemeanor
offenses where maximum penalty is six months in jail and $2,500 fine),
but Court
may hear some misdemeanor offenses as it has concurrent (or
shared) jurisdiction with Justice and City Courts.
a. Superior Court judges also have the power
to hear appeals of criminal cases heard in inferior courts (Justice
and City Courts).
1. All lawsuits where the amount in dispute
is over $5,000.00
2. All domestic relations cases (child support
enforcement, divorce, paternity matters and domestic violence restraining
orders.)
3. All probate (wills), guardianship (usually
of minors), conservatorship (estate manager), and mental health matters.
4. Superior Court judges
also have the power to hear appeals of civil cases heard in inferior
courts.
