City Court

The Right to a Jury Trial is Guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and by the Constitution of the State of Arizona
 

Summons

If you are a resident of the City of South Tucson, you may receive a summons from the South Tucson Municipal Court that notifies you of potential jury duty. You will be placed in a pool of perspective jurors for a period of 90 days. However, your service would be required for only ONE day or until the trial is completed should you be called and asked to appear in person.

Orders of Protection May Be Issued By Any Court in the State of Arizona

Orders of Protection may be obtained at the South Tucson Municipal Court Monday through Friday. We strongly suggest that you contact the court prior to appearing. The judge may be in court and there could be a substantial wait before seeing him/her.

An Injunction Against Harassment May Be Issued By Any Court in the State of Arizona

Injunctions Against Harassment may be obtained at the South Tucson Municipal Court Monday through Friday. We strongly suggest that you contact the court prior to appearing. The Judge may be in court and there could be a substantial wait before seeing him/her.

For information on how to represent yourself during an appeal, please click on the link below.

Representing Yourself:  Appealing Your Case to the Superior Court

Your Rights in Court

The purpose of this section is to inform you of your RIGHTS and of COURT PROCEDURE. The Court convenes on the date listed on the citation to accept the pleas of those who have been arrested, or cited and charged, with committing misdemeanor violations within the jurisdiction of the City of South Tucson. This session is referred to as an Arraignment. You have already received a copy of the complaint/s filed against you, therefore when your name is called, you are to come forward to the podium or lectern.

The South Tucson City Court allows people who have received tickets for some moving violations to attend Defensive Driving School.

Who can go to school?

You are eligible if:

For all civil traffic offenses you may:

1. Pay the fine amount ON OR BEFORE your APPEARANCE DATE by paying the fine amount, plus the court case processing fee, in full.  You are pleading responsible to the charge(s) on the complaint and the case will be closed.  Payments accepted by:
   • Click on PAYING THE FINE BY MAIL [EN] [SP] for a printable form for mailing in your preferred language.
   • Appear at the court, or call 520-917-1569, between 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.

• NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND MAY BE ALLOWED IN THE COURT BUILDING PURSUANT TO ARS§ 13-3102A(10). Violation of this statute is a class one misdemeanor and you will be subjected to criminal prosecution. This includes, but is not limited to guns, knives, chains, mace and baton.  Other itmes such as tools, kitchen utensils, nail files, key holders and scissors may also be restricted.