Graham County Traffic Ticket Records

Graham County is located in southeastern Arizona along the Gila River valley. The county has two Justice Court precincts serving Safford and the Pima area. Traffic tickets from US-70, US-191, and other highways go to these courts. If you got a citation from a state trooper or county deputy in Graham County, your case is filed at one of these justice courts. This guide explains how to search for your traffic ticket, understand the consequences of not appearing, and pay your fines.

Graham County Justice Courts

Graham County operates two justice court precincts. Safford Justice Court (Precinct 1) handles most cases in the county. It is located at 800 W. Main St, Safford, AZ 85546. Call 928-428-1210 for information.

Pima Justice Court (Precinct 2) serves the town of Pima and surrounding area. Phone is 928-485-2771. Check your citation to see which court has your case.

The Graham County Superior Court and Clerk can be reached at 928-428-3100 for questions about appeals or other matters beyond justice court jurisdiction.

What Happens If You Do Not Appear

A civil traffic citation must be dealt with one way or another, whether you agree with the officer or not. Failing to handle it properly causes bigger problems than the original ticket.

According to Graham County's FAQ, if you fail to appear by your court date, the law says you will be deemed responsible by default. The fine is levied against you automatically. MVD will likely suspend your driver license. In criminal cases, a failure to appear charge is added. An arrest warrant shall be issued for FTA in criminal cases. If you do not pay the fine, MVD will also suspend your vehicle registration.

Note: Responding on time is always cheaper and simpler than dealing with the penalties from missing your court date.

Paying Graham County Traffic Tickets

If you cannot pay your fine in full, bring this to the attention of the judge or a clerk. Payment arrangements can be made through monthly installments. An additional $20 fee is added if you use a payment plan instead of paying in full.

Online payments are available through nCourt. You need your citation or case number to find your balance. The system accepts credit and debit cards with a convenience fee. You can also pay in person at either justice court location or mail a check or money order.

Paying your ticket means you accept responsibility for the violation. Points go on your driving record. If you want to contest the ticket or attend defensive driving school, contact the court before paying.

Search Graham County Traffic Records

You can search for traffic tickets through the Arizona Public Access to Court Case Information system. This database covers both Graham County Justice Courts. Enter a name, case number, or citation number to find records.

Results display case status, charges, and court dates. You can see fines owed and any vehicle registration holds. New cases may take a few days to appear after filing.

Graham County Sheriff

The Graham County Sheriff handles law enforcement in unincorporated areas. For questions about traffic stops or accident reports, contact the Sheriff at 928-428-3141.

Court records and sheriff records are different. The court has your ticket, case status, and payment info. The sheriff has the underlying report from the traffic stop or accident.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Graham County borders several other Arizona counties. If your stop was near a county line, check your citation to confirm which court has your case.