--- title: "Billy K. Sipe | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/billy-k-sipe-az-mohave" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Billy K. Sipe Superior Court in Mohave County · Court Commissioner/Judge Pro Tem ## Profile - Court: Superior Court in Mohave County - State: Arizona - Role: Court Commissioner/Judge Pro Tem - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### digital evidence portal Scope: statewide Arizona's digital-evidence portal supports invited parties in participating courts to upload, review, manage, and share case exhibits for virtual or in-person hearings. Evidence excerpt: The digital evidence portal provides convenient 24/7 online access to upload, review, and manage exhibits in a case to which a party has been invited. [Arizona Digital Evidence](https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing local orders Scope: statewide Arizona requires each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court to issue a local remote-hearing administrative order. The applicable county or court order controls scheduling and technology requirements. Evidence excerpt: The Arizona Supreme Court also mandated that each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court issue a local administrative order based on these recommendations, with modifications as necessary due to technology or staffing limitations. [Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote appearances and evidence Scope: statewide Arizona remote appearances depend on the assigned judge and court. Parties should provide the court with evidence, documents, photos, or proof needed for the remote hearing using the court's directions. Evidence excerpt: Depending on the judge and court, hearings can be scheduled as in person or remote appearances. [Remote Court Appearances](https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.mohavecourts.com/court-administration/judicial-officers) - [Official roster](https://www.mohavecourts.com/court-administration/judicial-officers) - [Mohave County Superior Court official judicial roster](https://www.mohavecourts.com/court-administration/judicial-officers) - [Arizona Digital Evidence](https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence) - [Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings) - [Remote Court Appearances](https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/billy-k-sipe-az-mohave", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/billy-k-sipe-az-mohave", "name": "Billy K. 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Charles Gurtler on December 4, 2014 and beginning his tenure on January 5, 2015 ### Education - University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University) in — J.D. (1988) ### Additional information - One of Judge Sipe’s most widely reported cases was the 2015 sentencing of Atdom Patsalis for 25 felony counts of nonviolent residential burglaries in Bullhead City - Sipe imposed 292 consecutive years in prison, describing the sentence as “incomprehensible” but necessary to deter repeat offenses - Before joining the bench, Sipe had 26 years in private practice as a criminal law attorney, specializing exclusively in criminal matters, and is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist with the State Bar of Arizona - Judge Sipe presides over adult felony cases and orders of protection hearings in Mohave County - Part of the Commissioner Court, which also includes other judges handling civil, domestic, and specialized cases - When not on the bench, Judge Sipe enjoys long-distance running and has competed in numerous prestigious events ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-7bfe9b727b74710561b957ad) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings). Collected 2026-07-26.