Legal

Civil

The Town Attorney and the Deputy Town Attorney represent the Town in civil lawsuits in addition to providing legal advice and guidance to the Town Council, Town Manager, all Town departments, boards, committees and commissions. The Town Attorney's office is also responsible for drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, agreements, leases and other legal documents, in addition to revising and updating the Town Code.

Criminal

The Town Prosecutor is responsible for prosecuting all misdemeanor criminal offenses and civil and criminal traffic offenses that occur within the Town of Prescott Valley. The Prosecutor also assists with the enforcement of Town Code violations and acts as the legal advisor to the Police Department.

FAQs

Does the Legal Department provide legal services to individual citizens?

No. Neither the Town Attorney or the Town Prosecutor can provide legal advice to the citizens of Prescott Valley. The Legal Department may only provide counsel to the municipal corporation and its officers and employees in their official capacity. Individuals seeking legal services should consult a private attorney or contact one of the following agencies:

Arizona Bar Foundation - AZ Foundation for Legal Services & Education

Community Legal Services (928) 445-9240

Volunteer Lawyers Program (800) 852-9075

Arizona State Univ. Law School Clinic (480) 965-6968

Arizona Senior Citizens Law Project (602) 252-6710

Where can I obtain information about landlord-tenant disputes (e.g., eviction notice, getting repairs done, tenant rights, etc.)?

A private attorney and Community Legal Services are two sources of information about landlord-tenant disputes. View the Landlord-Tenant Act (Arizona statutes) online or call the AZ Department of Housing 800-458-5842.

I have a business complaint (unsatisfactory service or repair, etc.). Whom can I contact?

Arizona Attorney General's Office (Consumer and Business Complaints) - (800) 352-8431

Better Business Bureau of Central/Northern Arizona - (877) 291-6222

Where do I file a Small Claims Court action in Yavapai County?

Prescott Precinct - (928) 771-3300

Verde Valley Precinct - (928) 567-3353

Where do I get a marriage license, divorce records, passport, or probate information?

For marriage license, divorce records, or probate information contact the Yavapai County Clerk of Superior Court at 928-771-3314.

For passports visit www.usa.gov/passport

Where can I obtain a copy of the Prescott Valley Town Code or a particular section?

View the Town Code now. Downloadable/ printable PDFs are also available online.

How can I find out the current status of a case (in Prescott Valley jurisdiction)?

Either of the following may be contacted:

Court Clerk, Magistrate Court - (928) 772-8277

Town Prosecutor - (928) 759-3030

Can I have charges dismissed?

Once the prosecutor takes a case, it becomes the State of Arizona versus the Defendant. Therefore, the State (not the victim) makes the decision whether to prosecute.

I am a victim and requested restitution. When will I get paid?

The Court sets up a plan for the payment of restitution to a victim. This may take several months, since restitution is paid by the defendant directly to the Court. The Court then sends payments directly to victims.

Yavapai County Courthouse - (928) 771-3100

Prescott Justice Court - (928) 771-3300

Yavapai County Attorney's Office - (928) 771-3344

Victim Witness Program - (928) 771-3485

Bad Check Program - (928) 771-3490