Text Messages from the Court

AVOID SCAMS - Fraud Prevention and Payment Security

The Court will never request or accept payment through text message links, payment applications, gift cards, wire transfers, or any method other than in‑person payment at the courthouse or through the Courts official website.

  • In certain circumstances, individuals may post bond by phone or pay fines online; however, this must be initiated only by contacting the Court’s official main telephone number or by accessing the Court’s official website.
  • Do not rely on any phone number, website link, or contact information provided in an unsolicited message.
  • Scams can be reported to the Scottsdale Police Department.

The Court utilizes text message notifications to provide timely and efficient communication regarding case-related matters. Scottsdale City Court sends texts for the following reasons:

  • You have an upcoming court date. Reminder notifications are sent 7 days, 3 days, and/or 1 day prior to your scheduled appearance.
  • You did not appear for a scheduled court date and may still have the opportunity to address the matter before a warrant is issued or a default judgment is entered.
  • You failed to appear for a scheduled court date and/or did not resolve the matter within the permitted timeframe, and a warrant has been issued and/or a default has been assessed.

Warrants

For information concerning warrants, including how to address an active warrant, please visit:
Criminal Cases & Warrants

Default Judgments (Civil Traffic)

For information on civil traffic default judgments, procedures, and available options:
Civil Traffic Cases

Virtual and In Person Hearings

Information on virtual hearing procedures, eligibility, and courtroom standards is available at:

Filing a Motion

Instructions and forms for filing motions, please visit: File a Motion

Court Contact Information

Court contact details, including hours of operation and location, are available below.

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

*Please Note: Protective order petitions must be completed and filed by 4:30 p.m. to be processed by 5 p.m.

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
  • Plaintiff Motions to Quash or Modify a Protective Order

Last Updated: Jul 2, 2026