Mesa Court Docket Search

Mesa Municipal Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic violations that occur within Mesa city limits. The court docket system tracks all cases from initial filing through final resolution, including charges, court dates, plea agreements, trial proceedings, and sentencing information. Mesa residents can access court docket information through the eCourt portal, which provides case searches, payment options, and court calendar access 24 hours a day. The court is located at 250 E. 1st Avenue in downtown Mesa and handles thousands of cases each year ranging from minor traffic tickets to serious misdemeanor charges like DUI and assault.

Types of Cases in Mesa Court

Mesa Municipal Court handles misdemeanor crimes that carry a maximum penalty of up to six months in jail and $2,500 in fines. Common criminal cases include shoplifting, theft under $1,000, simple assault, disorderly conduct, criminal damage, trespassing, and domestic violence misdemeanors. Each criminal case receives a docket number that tracks the case from arraignment through sentencing. The docket shows the defendant's name, the charges filed, the assigned judge, all scheduled court dates, motions filed by attorneys, and the final disposition.

Traffic violations make up a large portion of the court's caseload. DUI charges, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, and speeding tickets all appear on the court docket. Minor traffic infractions can often be resolved by paying a fine without appearing in court. More serious traffic offenses require a court appearance. The docket tracks payment status, court dates, and whether the defendant completed required classes like defensive driving or alcohol education. Violations of Mesa city code also go through Municipal Court. These include noise violations, property maintenance issues, and animal control matters.

The court calendar at apps.mesaaz.gov/courtcalendar/web shows all scheduled hearings by date and time, allowing defendants and attorneys to confirm their court appearances.

This screenshot displays the court calendar interface where you can look up scheduled hearings by date. The calendar shows courtroom assignments, case numbers, and hearing types for each day.

How Mesa Court Dockets Work

A court docket is the official record of everything that happens in a case. When someone gets charged with a crime or receives a traffic citation in Mesa, the court opens a case and assigns a docket number. That number stays with the case until it closes. The docket lists the charges. It shows the defendant's name and date of birth. It records each court date. When the defendant appears in court, that gets noted on the docket. If a lawyer files a motion, that goes on the docket. When the judge makes a ruling, that appears too.

The docket tells the whole story of a case in time order. You can read through the docket entries to see what happened first, what happened next, and how the case ended. If someone pleads guilty, the docket shows the plea date and the sentence. If the case goes to trial, the docket lists the trial date and the verdict. If charges get dismissed, the docket records the dismissal and the reason if given. The docket is a public record in most cases. Anyone can look it up online or request a copy from the clerk's office.

Some information might be restricted. Domestic violence cases sometimes have protected information. Juvenile cases are confidential. Mental health records are sealed. But most criminal and traffic dockets are open to the public. You can search by name to find out if someone has a case in Mesa Municipal Court. You can search by case number if you already know the number from a citation or court paperwork.

Maricopa County Superior Court Connection

Mesa is part of Maricopa County. Municipal Court handles misdemeanors in Mesa. Maricopa County Superior Court handles felonies, major civil cases, family law, and probate. If a case starts as a misdemeanor in Municipal Court but the prosecutor adds felony charges, the case transfers to Superior Court. The Municipal Court docket will show the transfer. A new docket starts in Superior Court with a different case number.

Felony crimes like aggravated assault, burglary, theft over $1,000, drug possession, and serious DUI offenses go straight to Superior Court. They never appear on the Municipal Court docket. Civil lawsuits, divorce cases, and probate matters also go to Superior Court. Municipal Court only handles misdemeanors and traffic cases within city limits. Superior Court maintains its own online docket system at superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket. That system is separate from the Mesa Municipal Court portal. You need to search both systems if you are looking for different types of cases.

Court Contact and Location

Mesa Municipal Court is at 250 E. 1st Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85210. The courthouse is in downtown Mesa near the light rail station. Parking is available in city lots and on nearby streets. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The main phone number is 480-644-2255. Call with questions about court dates, payment plans, or procedures for filing documents.

Walk-in services include making payments, filing documents, and speaking with court staff about your case. Bring valid identification. If you need to talk to a judge, you must schedule a court date. Judges do not meet with people without a scheduled hearing. The clerk's office can provide forms, answer procedural questions, and process payments. They cannot give legal advice. If you need legal help, contact a private attorney or the court's self-help center.

The online portal allows you to pay fines, view your docket, and access court information from home. Some services require in-person visits. Certified copies of court documents must be requested through the clerk's office. Standard copies cost 50 cents per page. Certification adds a fee. Processing time depends on how busy the office is. Simple requests might be ready the same day. Complex requests with many documents can take longer.

Other Maricopa County City Courts

Many cities in Maricopa County have their own municipal courts. Phoenix, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, and Buckeye all operate independent courts. Each court has its own docket system. A case filed in Mesa stays in Mesa Municipal Court. A case filed in Tempe goes through Tempe Municipal Court. You cannot transfer a case between city courts. Search the appropriate court based on where the alleged offense occurred.