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Phoenix Municipal Court

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Overview

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 Arizona's largest limited jurisdiction court and is among the top 10 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 160,000 charges.

Learn about Phoenix Municipal Court

FRAUD ALERT

Scammers and Fraudsters have been calling or sending people fake and fraudulent text messages and emails that have been made to look like they are from the City of Phoenix or the Phoenix Municipal Court.

DO NOT REPLY TO ANY TEXT OR EMAIL, CLICK ANY LINK, ACCESS ANY QR CODE, OR VISIT ANY WEBSITE UNTIL YOU CAN VERIFY WHO THE SENDER IS.

For Phoenix Municipal Court cases, the Court will never seek, request, or demand payment by text or email. If you are unsure about any communication you have received seeking or demanding payment for a traffic violation or other offense claimed to be in the Phoenix Municipal Court, please call the Court at 602-262-6421.

Always question any phone call, text, or email that:

•  Asks, requests, demands credit card numbers, debit card numbers, gift card numbers, bank routing numbers, or asks to wire transfer funds for any purpose.

•  Asks, requests, demands payment through a pay app site such as Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Square, PayPal, etc.

•  Asks, requests, demands any sensitive or personally identifying information like your date of birth or Social Security number.

Doing Business With the Court

  • Jury Duty

    Learn about jury duty in Phoenix, including eligibility, responsibilities, and how to prepare for your service.

  • Protective Orders

    Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment seek to prevent persons from committing acts of domestic violence or harassment against others.

  • Video Hearings

    Attend civil traffic hearings online in Phoenix. Learn how to schedule and participate in video hearings for traffic violations.

  • Defensive Driving Program (DDP)

    The Defensive Driving Program allows for dismissal of one eligible moving violation charge on a driver's traffic ticket upon successful completion.

  • Traffic and Parking Ticket Payment Options

    At the Phoenix Municipal Court, there are three payment options to make payment on civil traffic or parking ticket fines: (1) online; (2) mail; (3) in-person.

  • Administrative Order 22-16

    Administrative Order 22-16 outlines standards for remote and in-person hearings.

  • Court Copies and the Audio Record of Proceedings

    Records requests made to the Phoenix Municipal Court are governed by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123, titled Access to Judicial Records of the State of Arizona.

  • Court Interpreting Services

    Information on Court Interpreting and Translation Services (RFQu), Language Access Plan, and the Language Access Plan Complaint Form.

Petition to Seal Records

Additional Information

  • Court Assistance Through AZCourtHelp.org

    Find information about court forms, court processes, and court information.

  • Court Media Coverage Guidelines

    Discover the Phoenix Court's media coverage guidelines for courtroom reporting. Learn how to navigate media protocols effectively.

  • Specialty Courts

    The Community, Veterans, and Behavioral Health courts are the Phoenix Municipal Court's three specialty courts, providing long-term solutions for offenders.

  • What We Don't Do

    Discover what services the Phoenix Municipal Court doesn't provide, providing clarity on its roles and responsibilities for the community.

Phoenix Veterans Court

Court of law or rehab program? Veterans Court is both.

Nationwide, 46% of people who have been incarcerated find themselves in jail within three years of their release. For veterans who pass through the Phoenix Veterans Court, just 4% ever return. Find out what makes this court so successful.

Veterans Coming Home is a project by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Kindling Group, and Wisconsin Public Television.

Contact the Phoenix Municipal Court

300 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003-2103

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(excluding City holidays)

Phone: 602-262-6421
TTY: Use 7-1-1
Fax: 602-534-3628

For Americans With Disabilities Act accommodation, please call 602-262-1899.

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