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Fines and Restitution - Making Payments

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Once you have made a plea or have been found guilty or responsible of a violation, you have an obligation to pay your fines on the date of sentencing. When you plead "Guilty" or "No Contest" to criminal violations or "Responsible" in civil matters charged against you, you must make full payment for all fines/sanctions owed.
All fines, sanctions, fees and restitution are due in full on the day of sentencing.

Calculate What You Owe

To calculate the total amount due on a civil citation, refer to the Fine/Fee Schedule given to you by the officer at the time your citation was issued. Add the fine for each violation on the citation. Refer to the Schedule of Rates and Fees (pdf/171kb/6pp)for more information.
If you are not sure of the violation charged or the fine due, you will have to come to the Court or contact the Court Information Desk at (480) 312-2442, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. To allow for data entry, please wait at least one week after the violation date before calling the Court.

Making Your Payment

  • Online: We accept all major credit cards for payment.
  • In person: take a number from the ticket dispenser in the main lobby of the Court.
  • Lobby drop-box: in the main court lobby, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

    We will accept payments by check, money order, or credit card in the drop box.

    When paying by credit card fill out all information on the envelope that is provided for you at the drop-box. This drop-box is NOT for cash payments.

  • Mail your payment to the Court:

    3700 North 75th Street
    Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

PLEASE NOTE: It is the defendant's responsibility to follow up with the Court to ensure that the payment or correspondence sent via mail was received by the Court and that all charges have been resolved on or before the arraignment date.

Payment by Check or Money Order

Make your check or money order payable to Scottsdale City Court in the full amount due, and include the complaint and case number. Please provide your current address if it is different from the address on the check.

 

Payment by Major credit card
You may pay by credit card online or complete the information on the bottom of the bond card. When completing the bond card please provide your credit card number and expiration date, sign the bond card, and mail it in the self address envelope provided.

 

Payment CONTRACTS
If you are financially unable to meet your court ordered obligation on the day of sentencing, you may be placed on a payment plan. This can only be considered once you have completed the following:
  1. Complete a detailed application to determine your ability to pay. Credit history verification through a national credit bureau may also be required. This process may take up to one hour or longer.
  2. Pay the state mandated $20.00 fee (per case) for payment plan in addition to your total obligation. A.R.S. 12-116 not part of City of Scottsdale web site
If you do not pay in full OR report to the Fines Enforcement Division on the day of sentencing, the Court will:
  1. Order you to appear in Court to explain your failure to comply with Court Orders to pay (for criminal and criminal traffic cases only).

    If any of your charges are classified as criminal or criminal traffic and you fail to obey orders to pay, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.

  2. Add a $50.00 default fee to the amount you owe for each civil traffic violation on your case.

    The Court will also notify the State Motor Vehicle Division not part of City of Scottsdale web site of the default and they may place a suspension on your driving privilege.

    Driving on a suspended license is a criminal traffic charge that could also result in arrest.

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