Maricopa County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Max-Henri Covil retention
Source: elections.maricopa.gov
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Max-Henri Covil
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
Max-Henri Covil is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge serving since 2020.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Was appointed a Maricopa County Superior Court judge by Governor Doug Ducey while serving as a court commissioner.
September 4, 2020
Source: fox10phoenix.com
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable · 1 unfavorable
Was found to meet Arizona judicial performance standards for the 2026 retention cycle.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Was found to meet Arizona judicial performance standards by a 28-0 commission vote before his 2022 retention election.
September 23, 2022Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Ruled as a commissioner that he had no power to delay a jailed defendant's preliminary hearing when COVID-19 kept him from court. The Court of Appeals said he did have that power and granted the State relief.
August 5, 2021Unfavorable on Legal Competence
Source: azcourts.gov
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov