Mesa Traffic Ticket Records

Mesa City Court handles traffic tickets issued by Mesa Police Department. Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona and one of the largest in the Phoenix metro area. If you got a citation from Mesa Police, your case goes to Mesa City Court. State trooper and county deputy tickets go to Maricopa County Justice Courts. This guide shows you how to search for your Mesa traffic ticket, understand fees, and pay fines online.

Mesa City Court

The Mesa City Court is at 250 E. 1st Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210. Phone is 480-644-2255. Fax is 480-644-2927. Email is courtinfo@mesaaz.gov. Court hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The court is closed on Fridays.

Court ordered financial obligations are due the day your case is adjudicated. If you cannot pay in full, you can set up a payment plan. A time payment fee of $20 applies to each person who pays over time instead of in full on the date the fine is imposed.

Mesa eCourt Online Portal

Mesa offers an online eCourt system at ecourt.mesaaz.gov. You can search for your case, view your balance, and make payments through this portal. Enter your name, case number, or citation number to find your case.

The eCourt system accepts credit and debit cards. A 2% kiosk fee applies to credit and debit card payments. This convenience fee goes to the payment processor. You can avoid it by paying with cash or check at the court.

Mesa Traffic Ticket Fees

Mesa City Court has specific fees for various situations. Understanding these helps you avoid extra costs.

The time payment fee is $20. This applies if you set up a payment plan. The default fee is $70. This is added if you fail to appear or pay by your court date. The delinquency fee for collections is $49. Returned checks cost $25. A 2% fee applies to credit and debit card payments at court kiosks.

Paying on time and in full costs the least. Missing deadlines adds these extra fees to your original fine.

Mesa Photo Enforcement

Mesa has photo enforcement cameras at 16 intersection locations plus school zone cameras. Red light and speed violations are captured on camera and mailed to vehicle owners.

Photo enforcement tickets have special rules. If you receive a notice in the mail, you do not have to respond unless you are formally served in person. The city has deadlines for filing and service. If served, you must respond or face default judgment and points on your license.

Maricopa County Justice Courts

Mesa is in Maricopa County. Tickets from state troopers or county deputies go to Maricopa County Justice Courts, not Mesa City Court. Check your citation to see which court handles your case.

Nearby Arizona Cities

These cities are near Mesa in the East Valley and have their own municipal courts.