Chandler Traffic Ticket Records

Chandler Municipal Court handles traffic tickets issued by Chandler Police Department. Chandler is one of the largest cities in the Phoenix metro area, located in the southeast valley. If you got a citation from Chandler Police, your case goes to Chandler Municipal Court. State trooper and county deputy tickets go to Maricopa County Justice Courts. This guide explains how to search for your Chandler traffic ticket, pay fines, and understand what happens if you do not respond on time.

Chandler Municipal Court

The Chandler Municipal Court is at 200 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ 85225. Phone is 480-782-4700. Fax is 480-782-4752. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Failure to comply by your appearance date results in additional monetary penalties and driver license suspension. The court is strict about deadlines. No continuances or extensions for appearance in court or payment will be granted by phone. You must handle your case in person or online if you need changes.

Allow at least 5 working days after you receive your Arizona traffic ticket for the complaint to be processed before trying to pay or look up your case online. New tickets take time to enter the system.

Paying Chandler Traffic Tickets

Chandler Municipal Court accepts online payments through nCourt. You can pay with credit or debit cards. A convenience fee applies. You need your citation or case number to find your balance.

The time payment fee is $20. This applies if you set up a payment plan instead of paying in full. The default fee is $50 per violation. This is added if you fail to appear or pay by your court date. These fees stack on top of your original fine.

Paying your ticket means you admit responsibility. Points go on your driving record. You cannot attend defensive driving school after paying. Contact the court before paying if you want to contest the ticket or take traffic school.

Chandler Photo Enforcement

Chandler has photo enforcement cameras at 12 or more intersections throughout the city. Red light and speed violations are captured on camera and mailed to vehicle owners.

Photo enforcement tickets follow Arizona law requirements. If you receive a notice in the mail, you do not have to respond unless formally served. The city has deadlines for filing and serving citations. If you are served, you must respond or face default judgment.

Defensive Driving School in Chandler

Arizona law allows most drivers to take a defensive driving class to dismiss traffic tickets. You must request this option before paying or appearing for your court date. Contact Chandler Municipal Court to get approval. The court will tell you the deadline for completing the class and submitting your certificate.

You cannot use traffic school if you completed one for another ticket in the past 12 months. CDL holders cannot use this option for violations while driving commercial vehicles. Completing the course keeps points off your driving record and prevents insurance increases.

Maricopa County Justice Courts

Chandler is in Maricopa County. Tickets from state troopers or county deputies go to Maricopa County Justice Courts. Check your citation to see which court has your case.

Nearby Arizona Cities

These cities are near Chandler in the East Valley with their own municipal courts.