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Santa Cruz County Justice Court East (JP-East)

Filing information for Santa Cruz County Justice Court East (JP-East) in Sonoita, AZ. Part of the Santa Cruz County small claims court system.

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

Santa Cruz County Justice Court East (JP-East)

3147 AZ-83

Sonoita, AZ 85637

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1150

Nogales, AZ 85628

Phone: (520) 375-7661 (Staff)Email: sccjc@courts.az.gov

Hours: Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Area Served

Elgin, Sonoita, Canelo, and Patagonia

How to File at Santa Cruz County Justice Court East (JP-East)

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing for Justice Courts in Santa Cruz County was implemented on June 5, 2025, and is mandatory for attorneys as of August 1, 2025.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to get your money back?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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For statewide rules, see the full Arizona small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.