Goodyear Traffic Court Records
Traffic court records in Goodyear are handled by the Municipal Court, which processes citations issued by Goodyear Police Department within city limits. The court sits at 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B-101, in Goodyear. Phone is 623-882-7200. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The court does not open on weekends or city holidays. All traffic tickets written by Goodyear officers go to this court. Tickets from state troopers or county deputies on highways that pass through Goodyear are filed at Maricopa County Justice Courts instead. You can pay fines online or in person. Case searches require a citation number or case number.
Goodyear Municipal Court Quick Facts
Goodyear Municipal Court Overview
The city runs its court for local traffic violations. Cases filed here involve speeding, red light violations, stop sign infractions, no insurance, and other moving violations. Parking tickets also go through this court. Criminal traffic charges like DUI or reckless driving may start here but can transfer to Superior Court depending on severity.
The court address is 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B-101, Goodyear, AZ 85338. It shares a building with other city departments. Enter through the main entrance and follow signs to the court window. Staff can look up your case if you bring your citation or know the case number. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. You do not need an appointment to pay or ask questions.
Court hours are 8:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon. Doors close at 4:30 sharp. Arrive early if you need help before closing. The court is closed on weekends. It also shuts down for federal and city holidays. Call ahead if you are not sure the court is open on a specific day.
Goodyear is part of Maricopa County. Tickets from the Arizona Department of Public Safety or Maricopa County Sheriff's Office go to one of the county's 26 Justice Court precincts. You can check the statewide Arizona Courts Public Access system to find which court has your case. That database covers Justice Courts across the state but not all Municipal Courts.
Pay Traffic Fines
You can pay fines online, by mail, in person, or by phone. Online payment is the fastest option. The court website links to the payment portal. You need your citation number. Credit and debit cards work. A 5% convenience fee applies to all card payments. This fee goes to the payment processor, not the court.
In-person payments are accepted at the court window during business hours. Bring your citation. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted. Credit and debit cards also work at the counter with the same 5% fee. Staff can give you a receipt on the spot. If you pay by check, make it out to "City of Goodyear."
Mail payments to the court address. Include your citation number on the check or money order. Do not send cash by mail. Allow extra time for mail processing. The court date on your ticket is the deadline. Payments must arrive before that date. A postmark does not count. The court must receive it in time.
If you qualify for defensive driving school, you can avoid points on your license. Check the Arizona defensive driving portal to see if you are eligible. You must complete the class at least seven days before your court date. The court will charge a small administrative fee on top of the school cost.
License and Registration Holds
Arizona uses the Traffic Ticket Enforcement Assistance Program, or TTEAP. This program lets courts put holds on your vehicle registration if you do not pay fines. After two failed collection attempts, the Motor Vehicle Division stops you from renewing your registration. The hold stays until you pay the full amount owed.
TTEAP holds affect both the defendant and any co-owner of the vehicle. If someone else co-owns the car, they cannot renew the registration either until your debt is cleared. You can learn more about this at the TTEAP information page on the Arizona Courts website.
The state does not issue arrest warrants for unpaid civil traffic tickets. You will not go to jail for a speeding ticket. But your license can be suspended for failure to appear or failure to pay. Driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense. That can lead to arrest and more charges.
If you cannot pay in full, ask about a payment plan. The court may approve monthly installments. There is usually a fee to set up a plan. You must keep up with the payments or risk default and suspension.
Note: Registration holds can delay vehicle sales and transfers.
Get Court Records
Goodyear Municipal Court provides copies of case files on request. You need the case number or citation number. Walk in and ask at the clerk window. Staff will tell you how many pages are in the file and what the cost will be. Most courts charge 50 cents per page for copies. Certification fees vary.
Some records are public. Others are restricted. Traffic case files are generally public unless sealed by court order. You can request your own case file or someone else's file if it is not restricted. Bring ID if you want certified copies. The court may ask you to fill out a written request form for large files.
If you need your driving record, that comes from the Motor Vehicle Division, not the court. Visit Arizona MVD Records to request a three-year or five-year driving record. The MVD charges $3 for an uncertified three-year record and $5 for a certified five-year record. You can order online at AZMVDNow.gov if you are eligible.
Court records show what happened in your case. Driving records show your license status and points. Both are useful but come from different offices. The court does not maintain your driving record. The MVD does not keep court case files.
Legal Help and Resources
You have the right to hire a lawyer for any traffic case. Most people handle simple speeding tickets on their own. For serious charges like DUI or reckless driving, legal help is a good idea. A lawyer can explain your options and represent you in court.
Arizona law sets the rules for traffic violations. ARS § 28-3392 covers defensive driving eligibility. ARS § 28-447 defines what MVD records are public. ARS § 39-121 is the general public records law for Arizona. These statutes explain what you can and cannot do.
If you cannot afford a lawyer, check with legal aid groups in Maricopa County. Some provide free help for low-income residents. The court may have a self-help center or forms you can use without a lawyer. Ask at the clerk window for brochures or handouts.
The state eAccess system at eaccess.azcourts.gov lets you file some documents online. Not all courts participate yet. Check if Goodyear Municipal Court uses eAccess. If they do, you can submit forms from home instead of going to the courthouse.
Other West Valley Courts
If you got a ticket in a nearby city, these Municipal Courts may have your case:
Each court is independent. You must contact the court listed on your citation. Goodyear court staff cannot access files from other cities.