Scottsdale Municipal Court cases in Maricopa County, Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale City Court is a municipal court serving the City of Scottsdale, Arizona. It has limited jurisdiction over offenses occurring within city limits, handling misdemeanor criminal cases, city code and ordinance violations, civil and criminal traffic matters (including DUI), and parking violations. The court processes arraignments, pretrial proceedings, trials, and sentencing in these cases, issues warrants, and hears petitions for Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment. It does not handle felony trials, family law, probate, or general civil lawsuits, which are heard in Maricopa County Superior Court or the county's Justice Courts.
Scottsdale Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Maricopa |
| Street Address: | 3700 N. 75th Street |
| City: | Scottsdale |
| Zip Code: | 85251 |
| Phone: | 480-312-2442 |
| Fax: | 480-312-2764 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/court |
| Parking: | Park in the front lot of the courthouse. Parking is free. |
| Restrictions: | Visitors are required to pass through metal detectors. Items brought into the courthouse go through xray machines. It is important that visitors understand the appropriate dress code for the Court. All pagers and cell phones should be turned off before entering the courtroom. It is also important to know that food, drink, and ALL weapons are strictly prohibited from the building. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Defensive Driving Class |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | Documents are supplied in multiple languages. ASL interpreters Onsite Spanish translator. |
| Email: | court@scottsdaleaz.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scottsdale-Municipal-Court/367866196590248 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | court@scottsdaleaz.gov |
| Special Access: | Sound amplifiers are provided to those who have hearing difficulties. Please provide 10 days advanced notice for language or disability accommodations. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Scottsdale Municipal Court
Scottsdale City Court serves the public as the city's limited‑jurisdiction court. It handles:
- Case types: misdemeanor criminal offenses, civil/criminal traffic and parking violations, and city code violations; protective orders (Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment).
Core services include:
- Case filings and records: accept citations, complaints, motions; provide case information and certified copies.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, change‑of‑plea, bench and jury trials, sentencings, compliance hearings.
- Jury services: summon and qualify jurors for misdemeanor trials; manage reporting, deferrals, and excuses.
- Compliance and payments: fine/fee payments, payment plans, diversion/defensive driving eligibility, warrant resolution for failures to appear/pay.
- Public access and assistance: calendars, interpreter and ADA accommodations.