Traffic Court Records in Pinal County
Traffic court records in Pinal County are maintained by six Justice Courts spread across the region. Each court serves a specific geographic area. Cases filed at one court stay with that court. You cannot move a case to a different precinct. If you received a traffic citation from the Arizona Department of Public Safety or Pinal County Sheriff, your case goes to Justice Court. City police citations go to Municipal Courts in Casa Grande or Maricopa. The county seat is Florence, which shares space with the Central Pinal Justice Court. You can search cases online through the statewide system or call the specific court listed on your citation. All six Justice Courts are open during standard business hours on weekdays.
Pinal County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Six Justice Court Locations
Pinal County divides traffic court cases among six Justice Court precincts. Each precinct has its own office, staff, and phone line. The Pinal County Justice Courts page lists all six locations with contact information. Your traffic citation shows which precinct filed your case. That is where you pay fines, request hearings, or attend court dates.
JP1 is the Pioneer Justice Court. It serves San Tan Valley and the Queen Creek area. The phone number is (480) 380-7312. Note that San Tan Valley is a Census Designated Place, not an incorporated city. It does not have its own Municipal Court. All traffic cases in San Tan Valley go to Pioneer Justice Court. JP2 sits in Casa Grande. Call (520) 866-7475 for case information. JP3 is Central Pinal Justice Court in Florence. It also handles Coolidge and Eloy. The line is (520) 866-7900. JP4 is Western Pinal in the city of Maricopa at (520) 866-3999. JP5 covers the Copper Corridor including Superior and Oracle. That number is (520) 866-6950. JP6 is in Apache Junction. Call (480) 982-2921.
Each court operates independently. They do not share files or payment systems. If you call the wrong court, staff cannot access your case. Always contact the precinct printed on your citation. Courthouse locations are listed on the county courthouse locations page. Some precincts share buildings with other county offices. Others have standalone facilities.
Search Traffic Cases Online
The Arizona Judicial Branch runs a statewide case lookup system at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx. It covers 153 out of 180 courts in Arizona. All six Pinal County Justice Courts participate in this system. You can search by name or case number. Results show the court location, charges, filing date, and case status.
The search is free. You do not need an account. It works on phones and computers. Some cases take a few days to appear after the citation is issued. The website states that the information is not the official court record. For certified documents, you must contact the court directly. The system does not display financial account details or private information.
If you cannot find your case online, call the Justice Court listed on your ticket. Clerks can search by citation number even if the case has not been entered into the statewide system yet. New cases may exist in local systems before they sync to the state database.
Responding to Traffic Citations
When you receive a traffic citation in Pinal County, the ticket lists a due date. You must respond before that date. Options include paying the fine, requesting a hearing, or attending defensive driving school if you qualify. Ignoring the citation results in a default judgment and additional fees.
The court may also place a hold on your vehicle registration through the Traffic Ticket Enforcement Assistance Program. TTEAP is explained on the state TTEAP page. After two failed collection attempts, the Motor Vehicle Division blocks registration renewal. The hold affects both the registered owner and any co-owner.
Defensive driving school is available for eligible violations. You must complete the course at least seven days before your court date. The Arizona defensive driving portal shows approved providers. Successful completion prevents points from being added to your license. Not all violations qualify. Criminal traffic charges like DUI or reckless driving are not eligible. The Arizona Supreme Court does not grant extensions for defensive driving deadlines.
Note: Call your Justice Court precinct to verify which payment methods they accept.
Court Fees and Payment Options
Traffic citation fines vary based on the violation. Speeding tickets increase with the number of miles over the limit. Moving violations carry different fines than parking tickets. Each Justice Court follows state law for base fines. Courts add surcharges and fees on top of the base amount.
If you fail to pay by the due date, the court adds a default fee. Payment plans may be available for those who cannot pay the full amount at once. A time payment fee applies when you set up a payment plan. That fee is typically $20 under Arizona Revised Statute Section 12-116. Check with your specific Justice Court for exact amounts.
Many Arizona courts use AZCourtPay for online payments. You can also pay by phone, mail, or in person. Credit cards, debit cards, money orders, and cashier's checks are accepted. Personal checks may be accepted but returned check fees apply if the check bounces. Those fees are usually $25 to $35.
Obtain Copies of Court Records
To get copies of traffic court records in Pinal County, contact the Justice Court that handled your case. Each court maintains its own files. You can request records in person, by mail, or by phone. Some courts accept email requests.
Copy fees are set by state law. The standard rate is 50 cents per page under Arizona Revised Statute Section 12-115. Certified copies cost more. Certification adds a flat fee on top of the per-page charge. Research fees may apply if court staff must search for old cases without a case number. The research fee is $17 under Arizona Revised Statute Section 22-404.
Court records are public unless sealed by court order. Traffic cases are generally public records. However, sensitive information like home addresses may be redacted for certain individuals. Arizona Revised Statute Section 28-454 allows peace officers, judges, and prosecutors to request redaction of personal details. Medical reports attached to accident cases are not public under Arizona Revised Statute Section 28-447.
Older records may not be available. Courts destroy files after the retention period expires. Most civil traffic cases are kept for one year after final adjudication. Criminal traffic cases have longer retention periods. DUI and domestic violence cases are kept for eight years. Check with the court before requesting old records.
Motor Vehicle Records
Traffic convictions appear on your driving record with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division. The MVD maintains records of all citations, suspensions, and points. You can request your own driving record online at AZMVDNow.gov if eligible.
You can also request records by mail. The MVD motor vehicle records page explains the process. Complete a Motor Vehicle Record Request form and submit it with payment. An uncertified three-year driving record costs $3. A certified five-year record costs $5. These fees are set by Arizona Revised Statute Section 28-446. Your signature on the form must be notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent.
The Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act regulates how MVD information can be released. Arizona law adopts this federal standard in Title 28, Chapter 2, Article 5. Third parties cannot access your driving record without a valid legal purpose. Insurance companies, employers, and courts can request records under specific exceptions.
Collision Reports and DPS Records
If your traffic case involves an accident on a state highway or interstate, the Arizona Department of Public Safety may have investigated. DPS troopers file collision reports for crashes on highways they patrol. The Department Records Unit receives these reports within 14 days of the incident.
You can request a copy through the DPS records request portal. The fee is $9 for the first nine pages when you request a paper copy by mail. Each additional page costs 10 cents. Arizona Revised Statute Section 28-667 prohibits using accident reports for commercial solicitation.
For accidents investigated by the Pinal County Sheriff or local police, contact the law enforcement agency that responded. Each agency maintains its own records. City police departments handle accidents within city limits. The Sheriff's Office handles unincorporated areas.
Municipal Courts in Pinal County
Two cities in Pinal County operate their own Municipal Courts. If you received a citation from city police within city limits, your case goes to that city's Municipal Court, not Justice Court.
Casa Grande Municipal Court handles all traffic violations issued by Casa Grande Police. The court is at 375 E 9th Street in Casa Grande. Call (520) 421-8675 for case information. The Casa Grande court website provides payment options and hearing procedures. Judges at Municipal Court cannot talk directly with defendants about pending cases. Submit all communication through the clerk's office.
Maricopa Municipal Court serves the city of Maricopa. The court sits at 39600 W. Civic Center Plaza. The phone line is (520) 494-2300. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Research fees are $17 per case. Certification costs $17. Copy fees are 50 cents per page. Audio copies cost $17 per CD. An insufficient funds fee of $35 applies to bounced checks.
Cities and Communities
Pinal County includes incorporated cities and unincorporated communities. Only cities with populations over 50,000 have dedicated pages on this site. Those cities are Casa Grande and Maricopa. Both operate Municipal Courts for city police citations.
San Tan Valley is a large unincorporated Census Designated Place. It has no city government and no Municipal Court. All traffic cases in San Tan Valley go to Pioneer Justice Court (JP1). Other communities like Florence, Coolidge, Eloy, Superior, Oracle, and Apache Junction have their own courts or fall under specific Justice Court precincts as listed earlier.
Neighboring County Courts
If your traffic citation was issued in a nearby county, check these resources: