Gilbert Traffic Ticket Records
Gilbert Municipal Court handles traffic tickets issued by Gilbert Police Department. Gilbert is one of the fastest-growing towns in Arizona, located in the southeast Phoenix metro area. If you got a citation from Gilbert Police, your case goes to Gilbert Municipal Court. State trooper and county deputy tickets go to Maricopa County Justice Courts. This guide shows you how to search for your Gilbert traffic ticket, pay fines online, and understand court procedures.
Gilbert Traffic Ticket Quick Facts
Gilbert Municipal Court
The Gilbert Municipal Court is at 55 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296. Phone is 480-635-7800. Fax is 480-635-7820. Court hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The court is closed on Fridays.
Gilbert Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and part of the integrated Arizona Court System. The court handles misdemeanors and civil traffic cases. It does not handle felony cases or criminal juvenile cases. Those go to Superior Court or Juvenile Court.
Search Gilbert Traffic Tickets Online
You can look up your case at the Gilbert Courts case lookup portal. Enter your name or case number to search. The system shows case status, charges, and fines due.
Online payments go through CitePayUSA. You can pay with credit or debit cards. A convenience fee applies. You need your citation number to find your case and pay.
Paying Gilbert Traffic Tickets
Gilbert Municipal Court accepts online payments, payments in person, and payments by mail. The CitePayUSA portal handles online payments with credit and debit cards.
In-person payments are accepted Monday through Thursday during court hours. Remember the court is closed on Fridays. You can pay with cash, check, or credit card at the counter. Mail payments by check or money order to the court address with your citation number.
Paying your ticket means you admit responsibility. Points go on your driving record. Contact the court before paying if you want to fight the ticket or attend defensive driving school.
Defensive Driving School in Gilbert
Arizona 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 Gilbert Municipal Court to get approval. The court will set a 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 rate increases. Classes are available online or in person and take about four hours.
Maricopa County Justice Courts
Gilbert 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 Gilbert in the East Valley with their own municipal courts.