As you review this annual report you will see the court continues to process a large volume of cases and assists a great many people in working through challenges they face in their lives. The efforts and teamwork of the staff and judicial officers has helped ensure we meet the daily demands and complete all our tasks no matter how large or small. Teamwork has made our processes quicker, has helped us to serve our customers faster and helps us achieve our goals sooner. We recognize and express appreciation for the continuing support we receive from the Arizona Supreme Court, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the State Legislature, the County Board of Supervisors and County Management in our efforts to accomplish the mission of the Courts. We hope that you will review the material within this report and learn more about the programs and efforts being made to ensure we meet the commitments we have to the public. Sincerely, Charles W. Gurtler Jr. Presiding Judge MOHAVE COUNTY COURTS JUDICIAL OFFICERS HONORABLE CHARLES HONORABLE CHARLESGURTLER W. GURTLER, JR. Division I Division I HONORABLE HONORABLEJULIE JULIESS.ROTH ROTH Family FamilyCourt Court HONORABLE HONORABLERANDOLPH RANDOLPHBARTLETT A. BARTLETT Division DivisionIIII HONORABLE HONORABLEDEREK DEREKCARLISLE CARLISLE Commissioner CommissionerCourt Court HONORABLE HONORABLESTEVEN STEVENCONN F. CONN Division III Division III HONORABLE HONORABLEJACK JACKCHRISTY CHRISTY Bullhead BullheadCity CityJustice JusticeCourt Court HONORABLE LEE JANTZEN HONORABLE LEE F. JANTZEN Division IV Division IV HONORABLE HONORABLEJOHN JOHNTAYLOR TAYLOR Kingman Cerbat Justice Court Kingman Cerbat Justice Court HONORABLE RICK WILLIAMS HONORABLE RICK A. WILLIAMS Division V Division V HONORABLE HONORABLEDAVID DAVIDHUERTA HUERTA Kingman Cerbat Justice Court Kingman Cerbat Justice Court HONORABLE HONORABLERICHARD RICHARDWEISS WEISS Division VI Division VI HONORABLE HONORABLEJILL JILLDAVIS DAVIS Lake Havasu Justice Lake Havasu JusticeCourt Court HONORABLE RICK LAMBERT HONORABLE RICK LAMBERT Division VII Division VII HONORABLE BARBARA BROWN North Canyon Justice Court The Mohave County Superior Court Law Library is an integral part of the judicial system. It improves vital access to justice by offering court forms, instructions and legal information. The Law Library is located in the Kingman Courthouse at 401 E. Spring Street in Kingman and can be reached via telephone at (928) 7530790 X4044 or via e-mail at llinn@ courts.az.gov. The library is open to the public. Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding court holidays. For patrons who are unable to personally visit the library, resources are provided via telephone, email, fax and mail.      Library staff assisted 4,384 patrons in locating court forms and legal information they were seeking. This assistance was provided via telephone, email, online chat and in person. Staff responded to requests      administration, government agencies, inmates and other public users. Members of the general public made up the vast majority of those served with approximately 95% of requests being received from public users. The online chat feature, implemented in FY12, continues to give patrons the ability to communicate directly with the Law Librarian, who instantaneously answers questions and requests, as well as provides links to take patrons right to the information they need. Over 150 self-help forms and packets, informational pamphlets, Arizona statutes and court rules, self-help books, various legal texts and resource materials, and Westlaw are made available to assist patrons in addressing their legal needs. The Law Library prides itself on being user friendly, accessible and responsive to the needs of the community. The library is staffed by the dedicated team of Lori Linn, Law Librarian and Tim Beezer, Law Library Assistant. Together they have over 12 years of experience working in the library and   !  "    #   !$      you to someone who does!” '  "  $! $  * http://www.mohavecourts.com/CourtAdmin/LawLib/lawlib.htm As you review this annual report you will see the court continues to process a large volume of cases and assists a great many people in working through challenges they face in their lives. The efforts and teamwork of the staff and judicial officers has helped ensure we meet the daily demands and complete all our tasks no matter how large or small. Teamwork has made our processes quicker, has helped us to serve our customers faster and helps us achieve our goals sooner. We recognize and express appreciation for the continuing support we receive from the Arizona Supreme Court, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the State Legislature, the County Board of Supervisors and County Management in our efforts to accomplish the mission of the Courts. We hope that you will review the material within this report and learn more about the programs and efforts being made to ensure we meet the commitments we have to the public. Sincerely, Charles W. Gurtler Jr. Presiding Judge MOHAVE COUNTY COURTS JUDICIAL OFFICERS HONORABLE CHARLES HONORABLE CHARLESGURTLER W. GURTLER, JR. Division I Division I HONORABLE HONORABLEJULIE JULIESS.ROTH ROTH Family FamilyCourt Court HONORABLE HONORABLERANDOLPH RANDOLPHBARTLETT A. BARTLETT Division DivisionIIII HONORABLE HONORABLEDEREK DEREKCARLISLE CARLISLE Commissioner CommissionerCourt Court HONORABLE HONORABLESTEVEN STEVENCONN F. CONN Division III Division III HONORABLE HONORABLEJACK JACKCHRISTY CHRISTY Bullhead BullheadCity CityJustice JusticeCourt Court HONORABLE LEE JANTZEN HONORABLE LEE F. JANTZEN Division IV Division IV HONORABLE HONORABLEJOHN JOHNTAYLOR TAYLOR Kingman Cerbat Justice Court Kingman Cerbat Justice Court HONORABLE RICK WILLIAMS HONORABLE RICK A. WILLIAMS Division V Division V HONORABLE HONORABLEDAVID DAVIDHUERTA HUERTA Kingman Cerbat Justice Court Kingman Cerbat Justice Court HONORABLE HONORABLERICHARD RICHARDWEISS WEISS Division VI Division VI HONORABLE HONORABLEJILL JILLDAVIS DAVIS Lake Havasu Justice Lake Havasu JusticeCourt Court HONORABLE RICK LAMBERT HONORABLE RICK LAMBERT Division VII Division VII HONORABLE BARBARA BROWN North Canyon Justice Court The Mohave County Superior Court Law Library is an integral part of the judicial system. It improves vital access to justice by offering court forms, instructions and legal information. The Law Library is located in the Kingman Courthouse at 401 E. Spring Street in Kingman and can be reached via telephone at (928) 7530790 X4044 or via e-mail at llinn@ courts.az.gov. The library is open to the public. Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding court holidays. For patrons who are unable to personally visit the library, resources are provided via telephone, email, fax and mail.      Library staff assisted 4,384 patrons in locating court forms and legal information they were seeking. This assistance was provided via telephone, email, online chat and in person. Staff responded to requests      administration, government agencies, inmates and other public users. Members of the general public made up the vast majority of those served with approximately 95% of requests being received from public users. The online chat feature, implemented in FY12, continues to give patrons the ability to communicate directly with the Law Librarian, who instantaneously answers questions and requests, as well as provides links to take patrons right to the information they need. Over 150 self-help forms and packets, informational pamphlets, Arizona statutes and court rules, self-help books, various legal texts and resource materials, and Westlaw are made available to assist patrons in addressing their legal needs. The Law Library prides itself on being user friendly, accessible and responsive to the needs of the community. The library is staffed by the dedicated team of Lori Linn, Law Librarian and Tim Beezer, Law Library Assistant. Together they have over 12 years of experience working in the library and   !  "    #   !$      you to someone who does!” '  "  $! $  * http://www.mohavecourts.com/CourtAdmin/LawLib/lawlib.htm