How much do I owe the Court?
You can check to see how much you owe the Court by using our Case Search to access your case and you will see the balance you have on each of your violations. If you have more than one case, you will have to repeat this process for each case you have.
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What is my Court date or time?
You can find out what your next Court date is by using our Case Search. When the case is displayed, look at the date and time next to CALENDARED. This will be the next court date and time scheduled for the case.
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How do I contact the Defensive Driving Class?
Go to http://www.supreme.state.az.us/driveschoolinfo/ for more information.
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Am I eligible to attend Defensive Driving Class?
Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statute 28-3392, you are eligible to attend the Defensive Driving Course if:
A. You have not attended a Defensive Driving Course within the past two years, violation date to violation date, and
B. You have received a civil traffic moving violation
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How much is the fine or bond amount for my traffic or criminal offense?
With the citation number or a description of the offense you can do a search on our Fine Amounts Search Page.
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How do I file a Small Claims case on-line?
Pima County Justice Courts provides a way to file a Small Claims case on line called "eFiling". Click on this link for more information on: eFiling. Once you have accessed this page, click on the "INFO" button and you will be provided with more instructions on how to proceed. You will type your personal information, the defendant's information and a short statement of your claim. After the system processes the filing fee, you will be instructed to print information to keep for your records and the case-filing process will be complete. A Small Claims case is for amounts $0.01 - $2,500.00 and there are no Appeals in Arizona in Small Claims cases. Requests for higher claim amounts must be filed as a Regular Civil case. Please refer to "Civil Filing Fees" link to determine appropriate filing fee.
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How do I file a Small Claims case in person?
Come to Pima County Justice Courts located at 110 S Church Ave.,Bldg. 8, La Placita Plaza, Tucson, Arizona. Be sure you have all the information regarding the Defendant(s) and your claim with you. Ask the staff member for a Small Claims form and Information packet. Read the Information packet materials thoroughly and then fill out the Summons and Complaint form. Once you are ready to file the Complaint, take a number from the machine on the wall and wait to be called to the next available teller. A Small Claims case is for amounts $0.01 - $2,500.00 and there are no Appeals in Arizona in Small Claims cases. Requests for higher claim amounts must be filed as a Regular Civil case. Please refer to "Civil Filing Fees" link to determine appropriate filing fee.
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How do I file a Civil case?
At this time, eFiling of regular Civil cases is not available. These types of cases must be filed in person or the completed paperwork and filing fee can be sent to the Court through the mail. When filing in person, come to Pima County Justice Courts located at 110 S Church Ave.,Bldg. 8,La Placita Plaza, Tucson, Arizona. Be sure you have all the information regarding the Defendant(s) and your claim with you. Ask the staff member for Civil case Complaint form. Read the Information packet materials thoroughly and then fill out the Summons and Complaint form. Once you are ready to file the Complaint, take a number from the machine on the wall and wait to be called to the next available teller.

In a Civil Complaint, you can sue for amounts between $0.01 - $10,000.00. Regular Civil cases are processed according to the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure and Appeals are allowed. Please refer to "Civil Filing Fees" link to determine appropriate filing fee.
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How do I file for Garnishment on earnings?
WARNING:
The garnishment procedure is extremely complicated and is set by Arizona Revised Statutes, sections 12-1570 through 12-1604. Before you begin the process, PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS by consulting an attorney.

When filing in person, come to Pima County Justice Courts located at 110 S Church Ave.,Bldg. 8, La Placita Plaza, Tucson, Arizona. Be sure you have all the information regarding the Garnishee (employer) and your case number with you. Ask the staff member for the Garnishment Packet for earnings. Read the instructions thoroughly and fill out the packet completely. You must have completed your paperwork in order to file them and get the Writ of Garnishment issued by the clerk. When you are ready to file the Garnishment papers, take a number from the machine on the wall and wait to be called to the next available teller. Please refer to "Civil Filing Fees" link to determine appropriate filing fee. The Garnishment papers will need to be served on the Garnishee (employer) by a Constable or Private Process Server who charge a fee for their service. You are responsible for making the arrangements to have the Garnishment papers served.
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How do I file for Garnishment on non-earnings?
WARNING:
The garnishment procedure is extremely complicated and is set by Arizona Revised Statutes, sections 12-1570 through 12-1604. Before you begin the process, PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS by consulting an attorney.

When filing in person, come to Pima County Justice Courts located at 110 S Church Ave.,Bldg. 8, La Placita Plaza, Tucson, Arizona. Be sure you have all the information regarding the Garnishee (most often a bank) and your case number with you. Ask the staff member for the Garnishment Packet for non-earnings. Read the instructions thoroughly and fill out the packet completely. You must have completed your paperwork in order to file them and get the Writ of Garnishment issued by the clerk. When you are ready to file the Garnishment papers, take a number from the machine on the wall and wait to be called to the next available teller. Please refer to "Civil Filing Fees" link to determine appropriate filing fee. The Garnishment papers will need to be served on the Garnishee (bank) by a Constable or Private Process Server who charge a fee for their service. You are responsible for making the arrangements to have the Garnishment papers served.
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