Case types and fees have different payment options, restrictions and methods.

  • Criminal: If you have been cited for a criminal misdemeanor offense, you must appear at the Scottsdale City Court on the assigned court date. Criminal violations cannot be paid in advance.  See Criminal page for more information.
  • Civil Traffic: When you receive a citation that only contains civil traffic offenses, you are afforded different options to resolve the charges.  See Civil Traffic page for more information.
  • Parking: If you received a Notice of Parking Violation you are required to respond to the notice within 30 calendar days of its issuance.  After 30 calendar days the citation is forwarded to the Court for processing with additional consequences.  See Parking Tickets page for more information.
  • Court Service Fees: Court fees for Appeals, Records Requests and/or Order Modifications cannot be paid online or in advance.  These fees must be paid in person, by mail and/or by phone.

Once you have made a plea or have been found guilty or responsible of a violation, you have an obligation to pay your fines and fees.  If you cannot afford to pay the full amount on the day of sentencing, you may request a payment plan in person at the court.

Determining What You Owe

If you are not sure of the violation charged or the fine due, you may look up your case or contact Court at 480-312-2442, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please be aware that the Court will open at 8:30am on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Additionally, payments for fines will not be taken over the phone. To allow for data entry, please wait at least one week after the violation date before calling the Court.

Making a Payment? Your Options...

  • 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. A receipt will be provided for every payment made in person.
  • 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. This drop-box is NOT for cash payments.
  • Mail your payment to the Court:
    3700 N. 75th St.
    Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
  • For cases that are in collections/FARE program, at Arizona Courts Online Payment

Please Note

It is the defendant's responsibility to follow up with the Court to ensure that the payment or correspondence sent was received by the Court and that all charges have been resolved on or before the arraignment date and/or payment due date.  A receipt provided by the court is proof of payment.

Paying 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. 

Paying with a 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 to the Court. 

Paying with Cash?

Payments in cash can only be made in person at the Court.  Cash must be in U.S. currency. Coin over $5 must be wrapped with defendant’s name, case number and phone number.

Payment Plan

If you are financially unable to meet your court ordered obligation on the day of sentencing, you may request a payment plan. You can apply for the payment plan by completing a payment plan request and sending it back to the court for determination.  There may be additional fees added to the total amount owed on the payment plan as follows:

  1. Pay the state mandated $20.00 fee (per case) for payment plan in addition to your total obligation, A.R.S. §12-116.
  2. Per SRC 9-7.4.e, a $15 contract administration fee will be added to any initial or modified payment agreement.

A defendant is not allowed more than a maximum of three payment plan contracts per case.  Once a defendant has defaulted on three payment plan contracts on a particular case, additional contracts will not be allowed on that the same case.  The case will then proceed to the Fines/Fees and Restitution Enforcement (FARE) Program.

Once a case is in FARE, the defendant is allowed one FARE Compliance Assistance Program (CAP) contract attempt.  If defendant defaults on a FARE CAP payment plan contract the defendant will not be allowed back on a FARE CAP payment plan contract for that case.

Do not ignore your responsibility to pay the fines due to financial hardship as there are payment options available. If you do not pay in full or arrange for a payment plan, the Court may:

  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).
  2. Add a $75.00 default fee to the amount you owe for each civil violation on your case.
  3. Refer your case to a collection agency, which will add additional fees to the balance owing.
  4. Notify the Arizona Department of Revenue to attach your tax refund and Arizona Lottery, Fantasy Sports betting, and Event Wagering winnings.

Dishonored Payment Policy

The Court assesses a $25.00 fee for all dishonored checks and credit card chargebacks.
Marianne T. Bayardi
Presiding City Judge
City Court

City Court

3700 N. 75th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Hours

Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
City Holiday Schedule 

Schedule above applies except the first and third Wednesday of each month, open 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Walk In Hours

Civil Courtrooms

Monday - Friday, 8 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Criminal Courtrooms

Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

*Please Note: Client must be present with Attorney to be seen on walk in basis.

  • Motion to quash
  • Motion for new Confinement Order
    • (Home Detention and Electronic Monitoring included)

Protective Orders

Petitions, motions, and requests for hearings may be filed at the court Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Judges are available to hear the following from 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 5 p.m.

  • New Protective Order Petition Filings
  • Injunction Against Harassment
  • Injunction Against Workplace Harassment
  • Plaintiff Motions to Quash or Modify a Protective Order