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Tucson City Court is a limited jurisdiction court of non-record, which employs approximately 121 court staff and 13 judges. The Court is responsible for adjudicating charges and enforcing court ordered sanctions within the limits of the City of Tucson. The types of charges (cases) we adjudicate are:
- Criminal Misdemeanors: Prostitution, shoplifting, criminal damage, etc.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases.
- Criminal Traffic: Speeding 20 miles over the limit, drag racing, reckless driving, etc.
- Civil Traffic: Speeding, red light, insurance, expired registration, equipment violations, etc.
- Parking: Violations of City parking ordinances.
- Civil Ordinance Violations: Zoning, neighborhood preservation ordinances, etc.
- Orders of Protection and Injunctions against Harassment.
Another aspect of the court is to instill respect for the law and modify behavior so that citizens do not become repeat offenders. This is accomplished through various diversion programs and the imposition of sanctions, such as community service and fines.
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CITY OF TUCSON DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY
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COURT INFORMATION
BOND SCHEDULE
If you were charged with a civil traffic violation, you may resolve your charges by selecting one of the three below options prior to your appearance date:
If you pay after your court date:
If you have received a criminal traffic citation, you must appear in court on the date and time noted on your citation.
Do you need to hire a police officer for a special event?
Special Duty Employment allows private employers to hire Tucson Police Department Officers for law enforcement services at locations within the City limits. Private organizations wanting to employ TPD Officers must sign an Agreement Regarding Special Duty Police Services and also must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance as proof that the organization carries a minimum of one million dollars in general liability. All requests must go through the TPD Special Duty Coordinators Office, 520-791-4855.
Do you need to information or assistance with child passenger safety?
If you are requesting information or assistance with child passenger safety (i.e. car seats or booster seats), please call TPD Car Seat Assistance Line at 837-7232. Please leave your name, phone number and closest major intersection in the message. A Car Seat Technician will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you would like more information about child safety information, you can also click on the following link : https://www.tmcaz.com/SafeKidsTucson
Do you need to obtain a copy of a police report?
The Records Section is located at 270 S. Stone Avenue and open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on Monday, Friday, weekends, holidays, and City furlough days.
The reports on file in the Records Section are considered Public Records and are available through a Public Records Request. Depending on the age of the report or the status of an investigation through the criminal justice system, all or part of the report is available. Public Records requests can be made in person or by mail.
To request a copy of a report, you must be able to identify the report by listing a ten digit TPD report number. If you do not have the report number, please provide an approximate date and location, the name of an involved person and/or the type of incident you are requesting. If the request is for commercial purposes, you must indicate this on your request. Name searches on private individuals are not conducted for citizens. Effective June 5, 2011, the cost for copies of public records is $5.00 per report up to 15 pages; .25 cents per page after 15 pages. Per A.R.S. 39-127 Victims of Part I Crimes receive a free case report.
Letters documenting an individual's arrest history with the Tucson Police Department are available to that person or a representative. Requests for this service must be made in person with picture ID, or by mail with the requester’s signature notarized. Please include your full name, any former names, and your date of birth on the request. The charge is $5.00 for three copies of the letter.
For any request by mail, please include: your name, address, telephone number, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment of $5.00.
Tucson Police Department
You can also e-mail questions to PDRecords@tucsonaz.gov or phone (520) 791-4484
Do you need to order photographs?
To order photographs:
By email:
Include your name, address, contact phone number and the Tucson Police Department case number. You will receive a reply regarding information on pricing, payment, and shipping and pickup options.
In person:
Midtown Police Substation1100 S. Alvernon Way
Wednesdays only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
By mail:
Tucson Police Department ID SectionAttn: Photolab 945 E. Ohio Tucson, AZ 85714
For questions about ordering photographs, call the TPD ID Section at 520-791-4698.
APPEARING ON ACTIVE WARRANTS
The below procedure will be followed when a person shows up wishing to have his or her warrant(s) quashed for:
and/or
Defendants residing within the state of Arizona are expected to appear in person at Tucson City Court to satisfy warrants issued by this court. Warrant Court is in session each Monday through Thursday. In order to be seen in the morning session, defendants must report to the Public Service lobby, Room 104 no later than 10:30 AM on the date to be seen. In order to be seen in the afternoon session, defendants must report to the Public Service lobby no later than 3:30 PM on the date to be seen. Warrant Court is not in session on Friday, and the court reserves the option of canceling/closing a session prior to the above times due to overcrowding or court scheduling conflicts.
If you live outside of the area, you need to make a written request to a judge for action on the case. Please list any identifying information on your request such as full name and DOB.
Our address is:
Tucson City Court
PO Box 27210 Tucson, AZ 85726-7210
PROBATION MONITORING DIVISION
The Probation Monitoring Division is responsible for the monitoring of offenders placed on probation by the Court. Probation is ordered by a judge as an alternative to incarceration and allows the convicted person to remain in the community.
The purpose of probation is three fold:
The period of probation is determined by the Arizona Revised Statues and may continue for the following periods:
When the court has required, as a condition of probation, that the defendant make restitution for any economic loss related to the defendant’s offense and that condition has not been satisfied, the court at any time prior to the termination or expiration of probation may extend the period for not more than one (1) year.
When the court imposes a term of probation on a defendant they are assigned to a probation monitoring officer who will monitor and assist them. The defendant may be ordered to pay fines, fees and restitution, participate in counseling or substance abuse treatment programs, submit to breathalyzer and urinalysis testing, and abstain from alcohol. The probation monitoring officer will interview the defendant and make the appropriate referral to counseling, treatment or mental health programs and monitor the defendant to ensure adherence to the conditions of probation. The defendant must cooperate with the monitoring officer in complying with the specified terms and conditions of probation. If the defendant violates the conditions of probation the probation monitoring officer initiates a petition to revoke probation and testifies in court as a witness during hearings on these matters.
Contact Information
The Probation Department is located on the 4th floor of Tucson City Court, Room 401.
Phone: (520) 791-2581
SENTENCE ENFORCEMENT
If you do not pay your fine on your court date, the court may:
MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
Justice with justice you shall pursue.
It is the mission of the Mental Health Division of the Tucson City Court to enhance public safety, to guarantee equal justice for criminal defendants with mental illnesses and to effectively incorporate the continuity of care available in our community into judicial decisions.
In January, 2000, the Mental Health Division of the Tucson City Court was established. Prior to its creation, misdemeanor defendants were served poorly by the criminal justice system; they served far longer jail terms than other defendants with similar charges. They were frequently assessed financial penalties they were unable to fulfill and assigned to conditions of probation that disregarded or conflicted with their mental health treatment plans. Lawyers and Judges frequently made decisions without adequate knowledge of defendants’ comprehension of the legal process or the availability of community mental health treatment programs. The result was an expensive revolving door which did not respect the legal rights of mentally ill defendants and did not enhance public safety. The Mental Health Division provides programs for these defendants that hold them accountable for their actions while imposing sanctions designed to encourage appropriate treatment from the community of care. The program receives no outside funding; each of the member participants bears its costs from existing budgets.
The Mental Health Division has received nomination from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission in 1991 for its “Innovation in Community Programs” award. It also received an Arizona Supreme Court Justice 2002 Innovations award in the area of “Being Accountable”. The program was named by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government as one of the Top 100 Programs nationwide in its 16th annual “Innovations in American Government” Award in 2003. The Presiding Judge of the Division received a Community Award from the National Association of Social Workers in May 2002, a Public Services Excellence Award in the “Stellar” category from the City of Tucson in June 2002 and the Bill Edwards Award for Mental Health Advocacy from the Arizona Center for Disability Law in 2004 for his work.
Contacts
LEGAL INFORMATION
Clerks cannot give legal advice or answer legal questions. If you plan to proceed with your case without an attorney, the Law Library has the reference material to assist you. There is a Law Library at Pima County Superior Court, 110 W. Congress, 2nd floor. Phone number (520) 740-8456.
Clerks cannot recommend an attorney. However if you would like assistance in obtaining an attorney, the Lawyer Referral Service provides referral assistance by calling (520) 623-4625. Note: There is a referral fee to speak with an attorney.
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