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Inside Yuma Municipal Court

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Trials and other proceedings take place inside our Courtroom. This gives you an idea of what the inside of Yuma Municipal Courtrooms looks like.

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                                                      Courtroom Standards of Conduct

As your case proceeds through the Court system, you are expected to observe the following   Courtroom standards:

  •  NO weapons of any kind are allowed at the court with the exception of Law Enforcement Officers on official business or Court Officers. Violators are subject to arrest and prosecution.
  •  ALL cell phones should be turned off before entering the courtroom.
  • Food, drink, or gum chewing are not allowed in the court building. Drinking fountains are located in the courthouse lobby for your convenience.
  •  Observe appropriate standards of attire. The court is a place of business, and visitors should wear appropriate clothing. Please take your hat off before entering any courtroom.
  •  While in the courtroom, sit quietly when court is in session. Do not chat or whisper with friends or relatives. The court proceedings are being recorded and background conversation can interfere with the audibility of this important record.
  •  Avoid bringing small children to court. If it is necessary to do so, please monitor their behavior so that they remain quiet at all times. Parents may be asked to leave the courtroom if their child becomes noisy or unruly.
Please note: This list is not exhaustive, and security has full discretion when deciding what may or may not be brought into the courthouse.
 
Court Security: The Yuma Municipal Court employs Court Marshals, who are agents of the Yuma Police Department Judicial Enforcement Unit under the authority of the Judiciary. 

ALL persons and their personal belongings are subject to search prior to being allowed to enter the courthouse and must pass through a screening that is conducted by Court Officers. 

Cameras in Court: Cameras in Court and Media Public Information please refer to:

Administrative Order No. 2019-142 (Replacing A.O. No. 2019-126)

For any inquiry about case status, or to confirm an upcoming court date, the requestor may call Yuma Municipal Court at 928-373-4800.