Mesa Municipal Court Records

Mesa Municipal Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, and city ordinance cases within Mesa city limits. The court serves residents of Arizona's third largest city in Maricopa County. You can search Mesa court records through online portals or contact the court office for case information. For felony cases and major civil matters, Mesa residents use Maricopa County Superior Court. Municipal Court only has jurisdiction over misdemeanor offenses and traffic violations that occur within the city boundaries. If you get charged with a felony, your case goes to Superior Court instead. The online search system is free to use and does not require you to create an account or provide personal information beyond the case details you are searching for.

Mesa Municipal Court

Mesa Municipal Court is located at 130 N. Robson Street, Mesa, AZ 85201. You can call the court at 480-644-3020 for general information about your case or court procedures. Office hours are Monday through Friday from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon. The court is closed on weekends and federal holidays. Mesa Municipal Court handles Class 1 misdemeanors with maximum penalties of six months in jail and twenty five hundred dollar fines. The court also hears traffic cases, DUI first offense cases, protective order requests, and violations of city ordinances. If you have a court date scheduled, arrive at least thirty minutes early to get through security and find the correct courtroom. Bring your citation or court paperwork with you. The court has multiple courtrooms so check the daily calendar posted in the lobby to find which room your case is assigned to for that day. The court does not handle felony cases or large civil cases. Those matters are filed in Maricopa County Superior Court.

For small claims and other civil cases under ten thousand dollars, you may need to use Maricopa County Justice Court depending on the case amount and location where the dispute arose. Mesa Municipal Court only handles criminal misdemeanors and traffic violations that occurred within Mesa city limits. If your traffic ticket or arrest happened outside the city, it will be heard in a different court. Check your citation or court paperwork to see which court has jurisdiction over your case. Mesa is in Maricopa County so all Superior Court and Justice Court matters for Mesa residents are handled by Maricopa County courts at various locations around the Phoenix metro area. Court records are public in Arizona.

Search Court Records

Mesa court records are available through the Arizona statewide Public Access portal at apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess. This free search system covers Municipal Court cases from Mesa. Search by party name or case number to find case information including charges, court dates, and case status. The system updates daily with new filings and court actions. You can search from any computer or mobile device without creating an account. If you cannot find your case online, it may not be in the system yet if it was just filed. Wait a few days and try again or call the court office to confirm the case number and filing date. For specific information about Mesa Municipal Court cases, contact the court office directly at 480-644-3020. Court staff can help you locate cases and request copies of documents. Have your case number ready when you call to help staff find your file quickly. If you do not know your case number, provide your full name as it appears on your citation and the approximate date the case was filed. Court staff cannot give legal advice but they can explain court procedures and help you understand what steps you need to take next in your case. For legal advice, consult with a lawyer or contact a legal aid organization if you qualify for free legal help based on your income. Check the city website for current court hours.

Fees

Mesa Municipal Court follows Arizona standard fee schedules. The minimum clerk fee is seventeen dollars per case. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certification adds seventeen dollars if you need an official certified copy with the court seal for legal purposes. These fees apply to most court services and record requests. Payment can be made in person by cash, check, money order, or credit card at the court office. Some payments may be available online through the court website. Check with the court for current payment methods and whether your case allows online payment. Not all case types can be paid online. If you cannot afford to pay court fees, you may be able to request a fee waiver or deferral. Ask the court clerk for the proper forms to request a waiver based on your income and expenses. Note: Fees can change, so verify current costs with the court before requesting services or filing documents. Call ahead or check the court website to confirm the fees that apply to your specific request. Some services may have additional fees beyond the standard schedule.

County Court Records

Mesa is in Maricopa County. For felonies, civil cases over ten thousand dollars, family law, probate, and juvenile matters, use Maricopa County Superior Court.

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