FAQ's

Maricopa County Superior Court reviews the decision of Glendale 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 and 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 responsible judgment. 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 do not make payment arrangements with the Court, a default judgment against you with additional fees will be assessed.

• Civil Traffic Appeals Guide

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 guilty judgment. You are not required to pay the fine or post the bond to exercise your right to appeal.

• Criminal Appeals Guide

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.

• Civil Appeals Guide

Arizona laws can be viewed online at the Arizona State Legislature website.

Bail bonds can be posted during business hours at the Glendale City Court in person and by phone at (623) 930-2427. After court hours, bond may be posted at Police Detention located at 6835 N. 57th Dr.

The Court accepts cash, checks, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Police Detention accepts exact cash and money orders.

Bonds are usually released by the Judge at the conclusion of the case. Refunds take up to 6 weeks.

Yes. View the PayNearMe brochure:

• PayNearMe Brochure - English(PDF, 121KB)
• PayNearMe Brochure - Spanish(PDF, 121KB)

Children Are Priceless Passengers (CAPP) is a voluntary program available to persons cited for violation of A.R.S. 28-907A & B (Child Restraint Law). Upon completion of the class and presentation of the certificate, the fine will be reduced to zero. Some attendees may obtain a new child safety seat during the class.

Classes are two hours in length and offered in both English and Spanish. Pre-registration and a fee of $35 is required. Only cash or money order payment will be accepted. Day care is not provided, and children are not permitted at the classes. For more information about the CAPP program, visit the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety Occupant Protection page or call (602) 255-3216.

At Civil Traffic and Parking Violation Hearings, the officer will present evidence and may call witnesses. You will have the opportunity to present evidence, call witnesses, and to question opposing witnesses. If you are found responsible, any fines imposed are due in full by 5 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

What is the Standard of Proof?

The Standard of Proof for a civil traffic or parking violation is called Preponderance of the Evidence; this standard is established when the evidence shows that it is "more likely than not" that the violation occurred.

May I attend Defensive Driving School if I am unsuccessful at the hearing?

You may not attend Defensive Driving School to remove the moving violation from your driving record. The Defensive Driving School is a diversion program intended to divert cases out of the court system and must be completed prior to a hearing date.

What will happen if I fail to appear at my hearing?

If you fail to appear, a default will enter in the amount of the standard fines, plus a $75 default fee per count and a $20 time payment fee per case.

May I have the assistance of an attorney at my hearing?

You may have the assistance of a retained attorney at a civil traffic hearing. However, a right to the assistance of an attorney provided by taxpayers (public defender), does not apply in civil traffic matters. A Notice of Appearance will need to be filed by your attorney at least ten calendar days prior to the hearing date.

How do I request a hearing?

You may request a hearing either in person by appearing in court on or before the court date on your citation, or you may put the request in writing. The written request should include the following 4 items:

1. Your name
2. Citation or case number
3. The words, "I want to enter a plea of not responsible and request a court hearing."
4. A list of the charges for which the hearing is desired

Please hand deliver or mail your request to 5711 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301, fax to (623) 937-8860, or email to citycourtmotions@glendaleaz.com. A request to set a case for a hearing cannot be taken over the telephone.

Defendants or witnesses who are unable to attend their court date must request a continuance prior to the court date. The requested continuance can be filed in person, by fax, or email.

In person
5711 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301

Fax
(623) 937-8860

Email
citycourtmotions@glendaleaz.com

Please make sure the request contains your full name and case number. Fill out a Motion Request(PDF, 252KB). For any additional information, call (623) 930-2400.

Contractor Lawsuits are filed in the justice courts. Manistee Justice Court can be reached at (602) 372-2000. For a complete list of justice courts, visit the Maricopa County Justice Courts website.

View the Court Calendar for upcoming cases with Glendale City Court.

General case information can be looked up online at the Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access Case Lookup.

When you complete defensive driving school, the school notifies the Court and the charge is dismissed on your record.

For a complete list of defensive driving schools, visit Arizona Courts Defensive Driving School Information or call 1-888-334-5565.

For 1 continuance to complete defensive driving school, you can call the court at (623) 930-2400 prior to your court date.

For more information, call (623) 930-2400.

Glendale City Court does not have jurisdiction over cases involving divorce, child custody, or child support. Such cases are filed in Maricopa County Superior Court. For more information, visit the Maricopa County Superior Court website or call (602) 506-3204.

Learn more about Safety Plans and other resources the Arizona Supreme Court has in place regarding domestic violence.

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.

Click here to Keep informed with updates regarding CDC, Health Services, Counter Terrorism, Homeland Security and much more through the ARIZONA SUPREME COURT - EMERGENCY COURT INFORMATION portal.

Fingerprints are done at Glendale Detention between the hours of 4-6 PM (M-F). To get there, simply follow the Red arrows to the back stairwell and down for fingerprints. You must bring a government issued ID and your Fingerprint Order.

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Glendale local ordinances can be viewed on the Municode website.

The (PDF, 3MB)LAP(PDF, 255KB) document serves as the plan for Glendale City Court to provide services to persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the provision of timely and reasonable language assistance to LEP persons who come in contact with Glendale City Court.

If you believe you have not been provided effective language assistance for any Court or Probation proceeding or other service provided by the Court, please complete and return the Language Access Complaint Form to that particular Court to submit your complaint.

Marijuana Expungement Forms

Proposition 207 includes a new statute (A.R.S. § 36-2862) that authorizes some people to petition a court for an order that will seal their marijuana-related criminal records. Eligible petitioners are those who were arrested, charged, convicted, or acquitted of any of the following offenses:

• Possessing, consuming, or transporting two and one-half ounces or less of marijuana, of which not more than twelve and one-half grams was in the form of marijuana concentrate;
• Possessing, transporting, cultivating, or processing not more than six marijuana plants at your primary residence for personal use; or
• Possessing, using, or transporting paraphernalia related to the cultivation, manufacture, processing, or consumption of marijuana.

The Arizona Supreme Court has adopted petition forms and instructions for people to use for this purpose. Access the Marijuana Expungement Petition Forms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Glendale City Court does not issue marriage licenses. Marriage licenses can be obtained through the Superior Court. Please visit their website for further information: Marriage License | Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court.

Anyone who is receiving mental health case management services from Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care or another agency is eligible for Mental Health Court. However, not every offense is eligible to attend; DUI and indecent exposure are specifically excluded.

Participants who successfully complete all legal and clinical requirements and graduate from Mental Health Court earn diversion (dismissal) of their criminal cases in Glendale City Court.

In some cases, Mental Health Court can begin after a guilty finding when diversion is not available, but a participant remains in need of mental health services to maintain personal stability.

Street parking is available on 57th Avenue south of Glendale Avenue or in the public parking garage on the west side of 57th Avenue.

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Online Payment System

Please have your Visa or MasterCard card ready, along with your citation or case number.

Online Delinquent Fines Payment System

Please have your Visa or MasterCard card ready, along with your notice or case number.

The Self Service Center is a service offered by the Maricopa County Superior Court to help individuals assist themselves in court. Information is available in the following categories:

• Court Forms
• Protective Orders
• Legal Resources
• Law Library

To access these services, go to any Superior Court branch or visit the court system online.

Glendale City Court does not have jurisdiction over small claims cases. For information on filing a small claims case, contact Manistee or North Valley Justice Court at (602) 372-2000

Both courts are located at 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, AZ 85374.

Subpoenas are orders to give testimony in court and are issued by the Glendale City Court. Parties may subpoena individuals by completing the subpoena form at the Court. Parties are responsible for completing the forms and having the subpoenas served on the person who is to appear in court and testify.

For more information, contact the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) at (602) 255-0072 or visit the MVD's website for more information.

Please direct all towing related questions to the Towing Administrator at (623) 930-3255.

All vehicles are towed to DV Towing who can be reached at (602) 516-8700.

This court now offers Veterans Court - an alternative to traditional adjudication of criminal cases. Veterans Court connects eligible veterans with benefits, counseling, and other services. Our goal is to address underlying issues like PTSD and TBI and thus reduce recidivism. View and print the Glendale Veterans Court Participant Handbook(PDF, 398KB) for more details.

The Court has a bilingual victim advocate who can assist with protective orders. Victim services are also available through the City Prosecutor’s Office (623) 930-3323 and the Glendale Police Department (623) 930-3030.

• City of Glendale Prosecutor's Office Victim Services
• Glendale Family Advocacy Center

Walk-in hours are Monday and Friday from 1:30PM - 3:00PM in Courtroom 1, and on Tuesday and Thursday in Courtroom 4.

Bond can be posted at the Glendale City Court during business hours. During non-business hours, bonds can be posted at Glendale Detention located at 6835 N. 57th Dr. For information call (623) 930-2400