Santa Cruz County Traffic Ticket Records

Santa Cruz County is located in southern Arizona along the Mexico border. The county has one Justice Court in Nogales that handles all traffic tickets from the area. Interstate 19 connects Nogales to Tucson, and traffic enforcement is active along this corridor. If you got a citation from a state trooper or county deputy in Santa Cruz County, your case goes to the Nogales Justice Court. This guide explains how to search for your traffic ticket, pay fines, and resolve citations.

Santa Cruz County Justice Court

Santa Cruz County has one Justice Court located in Nogales. Honorable Emilio G. Velasquez serves as Justice of the Peace. The court handles all traffic tickets, small claims, and other justice court matters for the entire county.

The court address is 2160 N Congress Drive, Suite 2100, Nogales, Arizona 85621. For traffic issues, call 520-375-7760. For civil cases, call 520-375-7762. For criminal cases, call 520-375-7761. Fax is 520-375-7652.

The Santa Cruz County public records request page has information about obtaining court documents and other county records.

Paying Santa Cruz County Traffic Tickets Online

You can pay traffic fines online through the nCourt payment portal for Santa Cruz County. You need your citation or case number to find your balance.

A mandatory fee of $24.13 is added to first-time online payments. This covers the convenience of paying electronically. The system accepts credit and debit cards. If you want to make a partial payment instead of paying in full, you must contact the court at 520-375-7661 and receive prior approval before paying online.

Paying your ticket means you accept responsibility. Points go on your driving record. You waive your right to a hearing and cannot attend defensive driving school. If you want to contest the ticket or take traffic school, contact the court before paying.

Search Santa Cruz County Traffic Records

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

Results show case status, charges, and court dates. The system displays fines owed and any vehicle registration holds. New tickets may take several days to appear after the officer files them.

Interstate 19 Traffic Tickets

Interstate 19 runs through Santa Cruz County connecting Nogales to Tucson. This highway sees heavy traffic from cross-border commerce and tourism. State troopers patrol the corridor regularly.

I-19 is unique because it uses metric distance markers instead of miles. Speed limits are posted in miles per hour like everywhere else in Arizona. Do not confuse the kilometer markers with mile markers when figuring out where you got your ticket.

Out-of-state and international drivers can pay tickets online without returning to Arizona. If you want a hearing, contact the court to discuss your options.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Santa Cruz County borders Pima and Cochise counties in Arizona and also shares a border with Mexico. If your stop was near a county line, check your citation to confirm which court has your case.