The Deadline for the Pro Tempore Application has expired for the next appointment term, 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026.

The recruitment for the FY2027 service term will open the first week of January, 2026. If you would like to be notified once the recruitment opens, please email the Judge Pro Tempore Program Coordinator at JPTprogram@jbazmc.maricopa.gov.

Appointed Pro Tems will be contacted in June, when the order appointing Pro Tems is issued.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Judge Pro Tempore for the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County.

Please Note: Your application will not be considered complete until the Court receives your signed and notarized Loyalty Oath and Acknowledgement.

Deliver the completed Loyalty Oath and Acknowledgement to:

Judicial Branch of Arizona
ATTN: Judge Pro Tempore Program Coordinator
125 W Washington St # 309
Phoenix, AZ 85003

If you have questions about the process, please contact:

Judge Pro Tempore Program Coordinator
Phone: 602-372-2559
E-mail: JPTprogram@jbazmc.maricopa.gov