Search Yuma County Traffic Ticket Records

Yuma County sits in the southwest corner of Arizona along the California and Mexico borders. The county has three Justice Court precincts that handle traffic tickets from state highways and unincorporated areas. Yuma Police tickets go to Yuma Municipal Court instead. Interstate 8 runs through Yuma County, and traffic enforcement is active along this corridor. This guide explains how to find your traffic ticket, pay fines, and understand your options in Yuma County.

Yuma County Justice Courts

Yuma County operates three justice court precincts. Each serves a different part of the county. Your citation shows which court has your case. All courts are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Yuma Justice Court (Precinct 1) handles most cases in the county. It is located at 168 S. 2nd Ave., Suite A, Yuma, AZ 85364. Call them at 928-817-4100. This court covers the city of Yuma and surrounding unincorporated areas.

South County Justice Court (Precinct 2) serves the San Luis area near the Mexico border. The address is 1358 E. Liberty St., San Luis, AZ 85349. Their phone number is 928-314-5100. Wellton Justice Court (Precinct 3) covers the eastern part of the county. Find them at 10260 Dome St., Wellton, AZ 85356. Call 928-785-3321 for assistance.

Note: The court name on your ticket is the only court that can help with your specific case.

Search Yuma County Traffic Records Online

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

Search results show your case status, the charges against you, and any upcoming court dates. The system displays fines due and the total balance owed. It also shows if MVD has placed a hold on your vehicle registration due to unpaid tickets. This search is free to use. New cases may take several days to appear after the officer files them.

If you cannot find your case online, call the justice court listed on your citation. Court staff can look up your case and answer questions about your options.

Paying Yuma County Traffic Tickets

Yuma County Justice Courts accept payments online, by mail, and in person. Online payments go through the statewide AZCourtPay system. You need your citation number or case number to find your balance and pay.

Paying a traffic ticket means you admit responsibility for the violation. Points will go on your driving record. You give up your right to a hearing and cannot attend defensive driving school. If you want to contest the ticket or take traffic school to avoid points, do not pay online. Contact the court first to discuss your choices.

To pay by mail, send a check or money order to the court address on your citation. Include your citation number on the payment. Never send cash through the mail. In-person payments are accepted at any justice court location. Most courts take cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards at the window.

Payment plans may be available if you cannot pay the full amount right away. Contact your court to ask about setting up monthly payments. A fee applies for payment plans, and you must make payments on time to avoid additional penalties.

Interstate 8 Traffic Tickets

Interstate 8 crosses through Yuma County on its way between Arizona and California. State troopers patrol this highway actively. Speeding tickets and other violations are common, especially near the Yuma area where traffic volumes are highest.

If you got a ticket on I-8 in Yuma County, check your citation to see which justice court has your case. The location of the stop determines the precinct. Most I-8 tickets in this area go to Yuma Justice Court or Wellton Justice Court.

Out-of-state drivers passing through on I-8 must still respond to traffic tickets. You can pay online from anywhere. If you want a hearing but cannot travel back to Arizona, ask the court about phone appearance options for out-of-state defendants.

Cities in Yuma County

The city of Yuma is the largest community in Yuma County. Tickets from Yuma Police go to Yuma Municipal Court, not the County Justice Court.

San Luis is another incorporated city in the county. However, most traffic enforcement in the county comes from state troopers and deputies, so justice court cases are common throughout the area.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Yuma County borders other Arizona counties and also shares borders with California and Mexico. If your stop was near a county line, confirm the court on your citation.