Frequently Asked Questions

No. The City Prosecutor does not represent individuals in private legal matters and cannot provide any legal advice to individuals. If you need help with a personal legal matter such as filing a lawsuit, creating a will, or defending against a criminal charge, you may want to contact a private attorney. If you do not know an attorney in your area, the State Bar of Arizona’s website has a feature that allows users to search for an attorney by county and area of practice.

The San Luis City Prosecutor is responsible for misdemeanors and some civil violations within the City of San Luis.

Felonies and most offenses committed by juveniles within the City of San Luis are prosecuted by the Yuma County Attorney’s Office.

The Prosecutor’s Office is not an investigatory agency.  The San Luis Police Department investigates criminal offenses in the City of San Luis.  All suspected criminal activity should be reported to the San Luis Police Department at 1030 Union St, San Luis, AZ 85349 or the police department's non-emergency number at 928-341-2420.  In the event of an emergency or a life-threatening situation, call 9-1-1.

Only the Municipal Court can grant a continuance. You must file an appropriate motion with the Municipal Court. You can pick up forms from the San Luis Municipal Court at 767 N William Brooks Avenue, San Luis, AZ 85349, open Monday through Friday· 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Telephone: (928) 341-8595.

The City Code is available here.

A private person cannot press charges against another person in Arizona. Only the police or the prosecutor can bring criminal charges against another person. If you wish to lodge a criminal complaint about someone, call the San Luis Police Department at 928-341-2420.

No. The City of San Luis, through the police department or the City Prosecutor, not you, has charged the defendant with a crime. Although the decision to prosecute or dismiss a case is made by this office, we do consider the wishes of victims when making that decision.

If you are a victim or a witness of a crime, you may have to testify at trial. However, most cases are settled without trial.

Contact the San Luis Municipal Court and speak with a clerk.

Contact the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division at:
Address: 2165 Gila Ridge Rd. Yuma, Arizona
Phone: (800) 251-5866

A Plea Agreement is a written contract between the defendant and the prosecutor, which outlines an agreement reached between the parties regarding disposition the charges in a case. Plea agreements may include dismissal of some charges in exchange for a plea of guilty to other charges; or it may be that the defendant and the prosecutor agree on a particular sentence in a case.

If you have received a citation and can't make your court appearance date, contact the San Luis Municipal Court at 928-341-8595 for information.

The City Prosecutor may discuss a case with a defendant as long as the defendant is not represented by an attorney. If a defendant is represented by an attorney, the Prosecutor can speak only to the attorney.

Victims have a right to speak to the City Prosecutor about their case. If you are a victim wishing to speak with the City Prosecutor, please contact our office to make an appointment.

Court proceedings are open to the public. Victims have a right to be present at all hearings.