Yavapai County Traffic Ticket Records

Yavapai County covers central Arizona including Prescott, the Verde Valley, and parts of Interstate 17. The county operates five Justice Courts that handle traffic tickets from state highways and unincorporated areas. If you got a citation in Yavapai County from a state trooper or county deputy, your case goes to one of these courts. This guide shows you how to search for your traffic ticket record, pay fines, and understand what happens if you do not respond to your citation.

Yavapai County Justice Courts

Yavapai County has five justice court locations. Your ticket shows which court has your case. The precinct depends on where the traffic stop took place.

The five Yavapai County Justice Courts are:

• Prescott Justice Court: 928-771-3300
• Verde Valley Justice Court: 928-639-5820
• Mayer Justice Court: 928-771-3355
• Bagdad-Yarnell Justice Court: 928-771-3357
• Seligman Justice Court: 928-422-3281

Prescott Justice Court handles the most cases in the county. Verde Valley Justice Court covers Sedona, Cottonwood, and Camp Verde. Seligman Justice Court handles tickets from the I-40 corridor in the northern part of the county.

Contact the court listed on your citation for questions about your case. Only that court can give you details about fines, court dates, and payment options for your specific ticket.

Search Yavapai County Traffic Records Online

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

The Yavapai County Courts website also has information about traffic citations. The site explains your rights, payment options, and what happens if you fail to respond to a ticket.

Search results show case status, charges, and court dates. You can see fines due and your total balance. The system also displays vehicle registration holds from unpaid tickets. New cases may take a few days to appear after filing.

What Happens If You Ignore a Yavapai County Traffic Ticket

Whether you have a civil or criminal citation, you must respond by the court date on your ticket. Failure to do so brings serious consequences that cost more than the original fine.

If you do not respond to a civil traffic ticket, the court enters a default judgment against you. A monetary penalty is assessed automatically. Your license may be suspended. MVD can place a hold on your vehicle registration. The case may go to collections, adding more fees. A late payment fee is also added to your balance.

Criminal traffic violations have even more serious consequences. Failure to appear can result in a warrant for your arrest. The criminal charge of Failure to Appear is added to your case. This can follow you on your record even after you resolve the original ticket.

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

Paying Yavapai County Traffic Tickets

You can pay traffic fines online through AZCourtPay or at the court in person. The online system accepts credit and debit cards. A convenience fee applies to online payments.

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

Payment plans may be available for people who cannot pay the full fine at once. Contact your court to request a plan. You must make this request before your court date passes. A time payment fee applies, and missing payments brings additional penalties.

Nearby Arizona Counties

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