Tucson City Court Warrants
Bench warrants from Tucson City Court get issued when you miss court or violate conditions in Arizona's second largest city with over 542,000 residents. The court at 103 E. Alameda Street offers Warrant Court Monday through Thursday from 2 PM to 4:30 PM for voluntary appearances. Tucson holds periodic warrant quash events with reduced penalties. Pima County offers a FREE warrant check at 520-724-3310. When a warrant is signed, Tucson Police can arrest you. While Busted Mugshots posts old booking photos, it won't tell you about Warrant Court or quash events. Call the court at 520-791-4216 for real info.
Tucson City Court
The Tucson City Court is at 103 E. Alameda Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701. Main phone is 520-791-4216. You can email TCCWeb@courts.az.gov for general inquiries. Court hours are Monday through Friday during business hours. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations that occur within Tucson city limits.
The City Court main page shows contact details, court services, and information about different programs. You can find resources for case lookup, fine payment, and warrant resolution. Tucson City Court is one of the busiest municipal courts in Arizona serving a large urban population.
The court has a defendant search tool where you can look up cases by name. This helps you verify if you have open cases or warrants in Tucson City Court. The search is free and public.
The defendant search page lets you enter your name and search for cases. Results show case numbers, charges, and court dates. If a warrant was issued, it should show up in your case information. This tool helps you check your status before contacting the court.
Warrant Court Program
Tucson City Court offers Warrant Court Monday through Thursday from 2 PM to 4:30 PM. This special session lets people with active warrants voluntarily appear before a judge to resolve their cases. You don't need to schedule an appointment. Just show up during Warrant Court hours and check in with court staff. They'll get you in front of a judge that same day. This beats getting arrested and sitting in jail until your next court date. Warrant Court gives you a chance to handle things on your own terms. You can explain your situation to the judge. You might be able to post bond and get released. You might be able to set up payment plans for fines. You might get a new court date to come back and deal with your case. Every situation is different, but appearing voluntarily usually works out better than getting picked up by police. The judge sees you're taking responsibility. That often helps your case.
Note: Bring ID and be prepared to wait as Warrant Court can be busy depending on the day.
Warrant Quash Events
Tucson City Court holds periodic warrant quash events where people can clear old warrants with reduced penalties. These events are announced through local media and the court website. During a quash event, you can appear before a judge and potentially get your warrant dismissed or resolved with lower fines than you'd normally pay. The court offers these events to help people who want to clean up old warrants but can't afford the full cost or are afraid they'll go to jail.
The warrant appearance page explains how to deal with active warrants including information about Warrant Court and quash events. It's worth reading if you have a warrant in Tucson. The page answers common questions and tells you what to expect when you appear in court.
Warrant quash events don't happen on a set schedule. Watch the court website or call the court to find out when the next event is scheduled. If one is coming up and you have an old warrant, take advantage of it. It's a chance to resolve things with less hassle and potentially lower costs than normal.
FREE Pima County Warrant Check
Pima County Pretrial Services offers a FREE warrant check at 520-724-3310. Call and say "I'm requesting a warrant check." They'll search the system and tell you if you have any active warrants in Tucson City Court or anywhere else in Pima County. This is completely free. No fees. No registration. Just call and ask. This service is one of the best resources in Arizona for checking warrant status. Most places charge you or make it difficult to find out if you have a warrant. Pima County gives you the information free over the phone. Use this service before you try other methods. It's fast and easy.
The warrant check covers all Pima County courts including Tucson City Court, Pima County Superior Court, and Justice Courts. If you had cases in multiple courts, this one phone call can tell you about warrants from all of them. It saves you from having to contact each court separately.
Specialty Courts
Tucson City Court operates specialty courts including Mental Health Court, Veterans Court, and Homeless Court. These courts offer alternative approaches for people with specific circumstances. If you have a warrant and fall into one of these categories, you might qualify for specialty court programs that focus on treatment and support rather than just punishment. Mental Health Court helps people with mental health issues get treatment while dealing with their cases. Veterans Court serves veterans and helps them access VA benefits and services. Homeless Court helps people experiencing homelessness resolve cases and warrants that might be blocking them from getting housing or jobs. Ask the court if you might qualify for specialty court programs. They can make a big difference in how your case is handled.
Specialty courts usually require you to participate in programs and follow certain rules. But they often lead to better outcomes than regular court for people who qualify. If you have a warrant and think you might be eligible for a specialty court, call the court and ask about it.
Pima County Resources
Tucson is in Pima County, which offers additional resources. The county has a Clear My Warrant program through Adult Probation at 520-724-9868. The Transition Center at 520-724-2463 has Justice Navigators who help people navigate the court system. These resources complement Tucson City Court's programs and give you more options for resolving warrants. For more information about Pima County warrant resources, see the Pima County bench warrants page.
Superior Court handles felony cases separately from City Court. If you have felony charges, those are in Superior Court, not City Court. Make sure you're checking the right court for your specific situation. Misdemeanors and traffic violations go through City Court. Felonies go through Superior Court.
Statewide Search Tools
Arizona offers free statewide warrant search tools. The DPS Warrant Search at https://www.azdps.gov/warrant-search searches the criminal justice database that all law enforcement uses. Enter your name and birth date. The system shows up to five warrants if any exist. Arizona Public Access to Court Information at https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx covers 153+ courts including Tucson City Court. Both tools are free and help you check warrant status.
Clearing Your Warrant
You clear a Tucson warrant by using one of the court's programs or contacting them directly. Start with the free Pima County warrant check to confirm you have a warrant. Then consider your options. Warrant Court Monday through Thursday 2-4:30 PM lets you appear voluntarily. Watch for warrant quash events. Call the court at 520-791-4216 to discuss your situation. They'll explain what you need to do.
Self-surrender through Warrant Court is better than getting arrested. You control the timing. You can bring bail money. The judge sees you're being responsible. That usually helps. If you wait until police pick you up, you sit in jail until they can get you to court. That could be a day or more.
Get legal help if you can afford it. An attorney knows how Tucson City Court works. They can advise you on the best approach. They can appear with you at Warrant Court. They can negotiate with prosecutors. Legal representation costs money but often saves you trouble and gets better results.