Phoenix Municipal Court

"With pride and integrity, we provide equal access to justice, professional and impartial treatment, and the fair and timely resolution of all court matters."​

The Phoenix Municipal Court is the State’s largest limited jurisdiction court and is among the top ten busiest municipal courts in the United States. The Court handles cases that range from minor traffic violations to Class 1 misdemeanors carrying a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $2,500 fine. Annually, the court processes approximately 250,000 charges including approximately 80,000 criminal charges.

Additional Information

  Fraud Alert!  If you have received a parking ticket notification via email, please do not respond or click on any links. This email is not from the city of Phoenix, the city would not email you a parking violation notice.  Our City Information Security and Privacy Office is researching the issue.  Thank you for your vigilance and patience.

Special Notice - Unpaid Fines - Alternatives:  If you are required to pay fines, penalties, fees or other financial obligations as a result of a judgment of this court and you are unable to pay, bring this information to the attention of court staff or the judge because payments over time or other alternatives may be available. Do not ignore your responsibility to pay, as this may result in additional penalties and costs to you. For more information, contact the court or an attorney or visit the following webpage: 

https://www.phoenix.gov/court/cap