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Our Mission Statement: “The Arizona Justice of the Peace Association, for the benefit of its members
and the Judicial Branch of Government, seeks the constant improvement and growth of its members through education and fellowship.
The association promotes the highest standards of professionalism while protecting the interest and independence of
Justice of the Peace Courts in Arizona. It is our responsibility to live up to the charge we have been
given. Together, we pledge our solidarity to protect Arizona Courts, to strengthen that which we have been
given and to magnify the well regarded reputation of ourselves and others at all times.”
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| Arizona Justice of the Peace Association "H I S T O R Y"
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ARIZONA JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE ASSOCIATION It was in the 1940's when the Justices of the Peace and Constables in Arizona met and formed a group and
called themselves "ARIZONA JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE ASSOCIATION." By
the early 1990's, the Association had become very strong not only monetarily but had gained strength in lobbying judicial
issues with their state legislators. It was then ruled by the Arizona Supreme Court
that there needed to be a separation of powers and that the Justices of the Peace and Constables could no longer co-mingle
as an association. Consequently, the association separated immediately dividing the
association funds.
| | ARIZONA JUSTICE COURTS ASSOCIATION The
Justices of the Peace quickly formed a new association, named "ARIZONA JUSTICE COURTS ASSOCIATION."
This association established an open policy whereas anybody with the courts could be a member. This
association lasted approximately two years when its members realized that court employee issues were different in all the
classifications and terminated this association.
| | ARIZONA JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION In
1996 a new organization was formed called "ARIZONA JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION." Membership
was limited to Justices of the Peace currently in office. Hon. Sherry Geisler was the first president
and the key figure in forming this association and keeping it going. Other than the
bylaw changes in 2004 adding Magistrates and Protems and making officially retired justices honorary members, the association
is as it stands today. | | | | INTERVIEWS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM: HON. SHERRY GEISLER, HON. BILL SUTTON, HON. DAVID WIDMAIER, HON.
ANNA MARY GLAAB, RETIRED HON. GLENN STONER AND HON. KATHERINE BLAYLOCK |
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Arizona Justice of the Peace Association
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