Derek Carlisle at a glance
- Current role
- Superior Court Judge, Presiding Criminal Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Arizona · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Derek Carlisle
Superior Court Judge, Presiding Criminal Judge · Superior Court in Mohave County
Biography
Professional career
- Began his legal career as an attorney at the Mohave County Attorney's Office, where he served from 1994 to 2009.
- Judge Carlisle’s professional focus includes criminal law, juvenile cases, and procedural matters within the Mohave County Superior Court
Education
- Both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science in 1987
Additional information
- Elected as the judge of Division 2 in 2014 and continues to serve in that capacity.
- Joined the Mohave County Superior Court in June 2009 as a commissioner and judge pro tem, primarily handling juvenile and some adult criminal cases.
- Juris Doctor in 1993
- His rulings are grounded in statutory text, rule language, and judicial precedent, with a focus on textualism and adherence to sentencing guidelines.
- He has a record of applying statutory and case law consistently, ensuring that his rulings align with the rule of law.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Exhibits
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.
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 ↗
Remote appearances
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.
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 ↗
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.
Depending on the judge and court, hearings can be scheduled as in person or remote appearances.Remote Court Appearances ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings
Superior Court in Mohave County
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.
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Mohave County Superior Court official judicial roster
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View Mohave County Superior Court official judicial roster ↗Arizona Digital Evidence
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View Arizona Digital Evidence ↗Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings
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View Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings ↗Remote Court Appearances
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