FAQ's

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Where are you located?
The Oro Valley magistrate Court is located at 11000 N. La Canada Drive two miles south of the intersection of  W. Tangerine Road and La Canada Drive.  Map.  the court is located directly in front of the three flag poles facing La Canada Drive.
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Where can I park?
Parking is available in any of the lined parking spaces in the town parking complex.  To reach the parking area, turn at the blue Town sign in the median of La Canada.
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I have to pay a fine, what should I do?
All fines are due on the day they are imposed.

You may pay a fine by Cash, Money Order, Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discovery). Credit Cards can be used to pay fines and fees at the Court or pay online at our Web vendor.  A charge from the vendor will be associated with online payments.
Please do not pay by cash through the mail. Checks are made payable to Oro Valley Magistrate Court.

If your fine is listed on the orange bond card you received from the police officer, you may mail in your payment.  If you mail your payment you will be admitting responsibility to the civil traffic charges you have received and your will not have to appear in court.  If your fine is not listed on the orange Bond/Fine Schedule then you must appear on your court date. 

To pay by credit card call 229-4780 or come to the court. 
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What happens if I fail to pay the fine?
If you fail to pay your Civil Traffic fine or fail to come to court on your court date,
you will receive a notice telling you that if you do not pay your fine within two weeks after your court date a $20.00 fee will be added to the amount owed.  Failure to notify the court immediately to take care of this matter will result in the SUSPENSION of your DRIVER LICENSE, and additional monetary penalties.
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When is my court date?
If you received a Civil Traffic Citation, your court date is written on the bottom right of your citation on the line AT THE TIME AND DATE INDICATED:
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How do I change my court date?
If you wish to change your court date call the court at 229-4780.
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I forgot to come on my court date, what will happen next?
If you forgot to come on your court date call the court at 229-4780.  If you do not contact the court, for criminal violations a warrant for your arrest may be issued.  For civil traffic violations, the Court will notify the Motor Vehicle Department that you are in default.  They will suspend your driver's license.
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I have a warrant for my arrest, what should I do?
You may first pay the bond set by the judge.  If the warrant is for a Failure to Appear, once the bond is paid the warrant will be cancelled (quashed) and you will be given a new court date.

You may also call the court to set a court date and appear before the judge.  With this option the warrant will stay in effect until after you have seen the judge.
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Do you issue marriage licenses?
Yes.  For more information check out this page.

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Can I get married at your court?
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Can I go to defensive driving school?
If you are eligible you may attend defensive driving school.  To see if your are eligible check out this page.
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Can I file for divorce at the Oro Valley Court?
No.  If you have questions about a divorce, please contact the Pima County Superior Court at 520-740-4200.
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Can I file a lawsuit at the Oro Valley Court?
No.  If you have questions about a lawsuit, please contact the Pima County Superior Court at 520-740-4200.
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Can I file for bankruptcy at the Oro Valley Court?
No.  If you have questions about a bankruptcy, please contact the Pima County Superior Court at 520-740-4200.
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Can I file a small claim at the Oro Valley Court?
No. Oro Valley Court does not process small claims.  You may obtain small claims forms in person at Pima County Justice Court or online at www.jp.pima.gov.  You may request the hearing be held at Oro Valley Magistrate Court.  A hearing officer from Pima County Justice Court will hear your case.  If you have questions about small claims, please contact Pima County Justice Court at 520-740-3171.
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