Court Videos

Do I need to appear in court for my criminal citation?

When you receive a criminal citation some of the common questions are: Do I need to appear in court? Can I Just send in the fine amount?  Can I call in? What happens if I miss my court date? What if I cannot appear in court on the date listed? We are going to answer these questions in this video. 

 

 

 

 

What happens at your first court appearance in a criminal case?

This video explains what will happen at your first court appearance on a criminal case. This appearance is called an arraignment.

 

 

If you receive a parking notice of violation

When you received a parking notice of violation, you might have asked: Do I need to appear in court? What are my options? What happens if I miss my court date?

This video will answer those questions and more.

 

 

 

 

If you receive a photo enforcement complaint

When you received a Photo Enforcement Complaint by mail, you might have asked: Do I need to appear in court? What are my options? What happens if I miss my court date?  This video will answer those questions and more.

 

 

 

 

How a trial is conducted

Many people choose to represent themselves at trial. At times they may have questions regarding how a trial is conducted. In this video we will walk you through how a trial is conducted.

 

 

 

Contact

City of Scottsdale - City Court

3700 N. 75th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 
P: 480-312-2442
F: 480-312-2764
court@scottsdaleaz.gov 

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Hours

Walk-in hours (Civil Courtrooms): Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 11:30am and 1:00pm - 4:30pm.

Walk-in hours (Criminal Courtrooms): Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 11:30am and 1:30pm - 4:30pm.
To include only the following:

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

 

Walk-in hours (Protective Orders): Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 11:30am and 1:30pm - 5:00pm.
To include only the following:

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

 

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm and closed on city holidays

Except the first and third Wednesday of each month, open 8:30am - 5:00pm.

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