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.

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