City Court FAQ
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| The initial court date and time that you must appear is written on the bottom of the
citation. Your next court date can be obtained by contacting the Casa Grande City Court at (520) 421-8675
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| If you have been cited for a civil traffic offense you can pay your fine prior to your
court date. If you have been given a criminal ticket, you may file a request for an extension by completing a Motion to
Continue. A Motion to Continue must be filed in person or by mail and the Court must receive the completed motion
prior to the court date. A Motion to Continue will not be granted automatically. If good cause cannot be shown, the
Motion to Continue will not be granted and you will have to appear on your original court date.
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| Judges are available Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
If you have been cited with a civil violation it is not necessary to see a Judge. The Casa Grande City Court is staffed
with Civil Traffic Hearing Officers who resolve all Civil Traffic matters that are filed in the Court. Civil Traffic Hearing
Officers are available during regular court hours. It is not always necessary to see a Judge. Casa Grande City Court
Representatives can answer many questions, but they are not allowed to give legal advice, only general information as
it relates to the case.
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| You must appear before a Judge, at which time you may be required to pay a
bail/bond before the warrant can be quashed.
Warrants can be quashed Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. |
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| Yes. If you have any pending cases with the Casa Grande City Court, it is your
responsibility to keep your address current. If you fail to provide the Court with the appropriate contact information, you
may not receive proper notification regarding your case. This could result in a warrant being issued for your arrest, or a
default judgment being entered against you. |
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| There are two different courts in Casa Grande. The address of the Court in which you
are to appear, is written at the bottom of your citation. The Casa Grande City Court is located at 510 E. Florence
Blvd., Casa Grande, AZ 85222, and handles cases ranging from minor traffic violations to Class I, II and III
misdemeanors, as well as Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment and City Code Violations.
The Casa Grande Justice Court is located at 820 E. Cottonwood Lane Building B, Casa Grande AZ 85222, and
handles civil and contract disputes, small claims court, landlord/tenant matters, Orders of Protection and Injunctions
Against Harassment, both felony and misdemeanor criminal charges as well as civil traffic charges. |
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| If you want to know about your MVD record, you must contact with Arizona
Department of Motor Vehicles at (520) 836-8551. |
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| All fines/penalties are due on the date they are imposed. If you are unable to pay in
full, you may request a payment contract. If you are granted a payment contact, a one-time fee of $20 will be added to
your total fine pursuant to A.R.S. 12-116. |
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| If you do not know your citation or docket number, you can find information about your
case at the Arizona Supreme Court Public Access web site: www.supreme.state.az.us |
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| If you do not pay your financial obligation to the Court the following may occur:
Notification may be sent to MVD to place a suspension on your driving privileges (If you are not licensed in Arizona, it
may extend to the state in which you are licensed). A warrant may be issued for your arrest
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| No. The Court is not accepting payments online at this time. Court staff will accept
credit card payments via telephone if the payment is for $100 or more. The Court is currently accepting Visa and
MasterCard. |
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An appeal is a legal process in which a higher court (Pinal County Superior Court)
reviews the decision of a lower court (Casa Grande City Court) based on the audio record of your hearing. An appeal
is not a retrial of your case, and you cannot present new evidence or testimony. You are responsible for all appeal
charges/fees. You may appeal civil traffic findings, criminal rulings and civil orders.
Civil Traffic: You have the right to appeal a final decision of a civil traffic matter in this court by filing a Notice
of Appeal within 14 calendar days of the judgment of responsible. You are not required to pay the fine or post the bond
to exercise your right to appeal. However, if you choose not to pay the fine or post the bond on the day the final
judgment is entered or make arrangements to pay with the Court, the Court will enter a default judgment against you
and additional fees will be assessed.
Criminal: You have the right to appeal a final decision of a criminal matter in this court by filing a Notice of
Appeal within 14 calendar days of the judgment of guilty. You are not required to pay the fine or post the bond to
exercise your right to appeal.
Civil Orders: You have the right to appeal a final decision of a civil order in this court by filing a Notice of
Appeal within 14 calendar days of the judgment
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| No. If you have any questions regarding bankruptcy, please contact United States
Bankruptcy Court – District of Arizona at (602) 640-5800 |
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| No. If you have any questions regarding a divorce, please contact the Pinal County
Superior Court at (520) 836-1073. |
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| No. If you have any questions regarding a lawsuit, please contact the Casa Grande
Justice Court at (520) 836-5471 |
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| No. If you have any questions regarding a marriage license, please contact the Pinal
County Superior Court at (520) 836-1073. |
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| Yes. Wedding ceremonies are conducted at the Casa Grande City Court however;
appointments need to be made in advance. You may make an appointment by calling the Court at (520) 421-8675. |
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| Casa Grande City Court is located at 510 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande AZ 85222
in the East Wing of City Hall. Parking is available on the East side of the facility off of Morrison Ave. |
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| Casa Grande City Court does not have jurisdiction over the enforcement of child
support payments. For information, contact the Pinal County Superior Court at (520) 836-1073 |
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| Victim Services are available through the City Prosecutor’s Office, (520) 421-8600 or
view the list of services online. |
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| Casual business attire is appropriate for most court appearances. Tank tops or shorts
are not appropriate for courtroom proceedings. Clothing with visible offensive wording is not permitted. |
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