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NEWS RELEASE: Judge Pro Tempore Position Announced

Published on October 09, 2025

The Superior Court of Arizona in and for the County of Yavapai is accepting applications for a Judge Pro Tempore. The resignation of Judge Schaaf-Olson on Monday, October 6, 2025, creates a vacancy for the judge pro tempore position for Division Pro Tem A of the Yavapai County Superior Court.

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NEWS RELEASE: Resignation of Judge Pro Tempore Kristyne Schaaf-Olson

Published on October 07, 2025

On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Honorable Kristyne Schaaf-Olson formally submitted her resignation to Presiding Judge John Napper, stepping down from her role as Judge Pro Tempore of the Yavapai County Superior Court. Judge Schaaf-Olson was appointed to Division Pro Tem A in October 2023, and the decision to resign was made in order to attend to personal matters.

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News Release: Judge Tina R. Ainley Announces Retirement

Published on July 17, 2025

After serving the citizens of Yavapai County for almost 25 years, the Honorable Tina R. Ainley, Judge of the Yavapai County Superior Court announces her retirement at the conclusion of her current term which ends on December 31, 2026. Judge Ainley served the first seven years of her career with the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office and will have served nearly 19 years as a Yavapai County Superior C

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News Release: Scam Callers Targeting Yavapai County

Published on July 01, 2025

There are rising levels of phone call scams, in which individuals posing as local court staff or law enforcement officials are calling members of the public and falsely claiming they have failed to appear for jury duty.

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11 Children Adopted at Yavapai Spring Adoption Day Event

Published on May 12, 2025

YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA - Friday, May 9th was a beautiful day with wonderful weather for the celebration of 11 children being adopted into their forever families at the Yavapai County Juvenile Justice Center.

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Superior Court Administrator Calvin Rolf Eckel Announces Retirement

Published on February 24, 2025

PRESCOTT, ARIZONA – After serving the citizens of Yavapai County for nearly 18 years, Yavapai County Superior Court Administrator Calvin “Rolf” Eckel announces his retirement, effective May 2, 2025.

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Celebrate the Holidays at Pine Ridge Marketplace

Published on November 26, 2024

Prescott, AZ – November 8, 2024 - The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Prescott Chamber of Commerce and Pine Ridge Marketplace are excited to invite the community to its 1st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY CELEBRATED IN YAVAPAI COUNTY

Published on November 21, 2024

YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA – Yavapai County Juvenile Court celebrated 8 children being adopted into their forever families on November 8, 2024. National Adoption Day is traditionally on November 23rd, but the celebrations started early at the Juvenile Justice Center in Prescott.

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HENRY EDWARD WHITMER ELECTED TO DIVISION 5

Published on November 15, 2024

YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA – Henry Edward Whitmer of Prescott Valley has been elected by the citizens of Yavapai County to serve as the Judicial Officer in Division 5 of the Yavapai County Superior Court.

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News Release - Passing of Retired Judge Howard Hinson, Jr.

Published on November 12, 2024

YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA – It is with deep sadness that the Superior Court in Yavapai County announces the passing of retired Judge Howard D. Hinson, Jr.

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