Fines & Restitution - Bond Schedule

Fines & Restitution – Making Payments                                  Bond Schedule

Once you have entered a plea or have been found guilty or responsible of a violation, you have an obligation to pay your fines on the date of sentencing. When you plead “Guilty” or “No Contest” to criminal violations, or “Responsible” in civil traffic violations charged against you, you must make full payment for all fines/sanctions imposed.

Calculate What You Owe

To calculate the total amount due on a civil traffic citation, refer to the bond envelope given to you by the officer at the time your citation was issued.  Add the fine for each violation on the citation.  Refer to the Bond Schedule if you did not receive one.

If you are not sure of the violation charged, or the fine amount due, contact the Court at 623.222.4800 or appear in person during regular business hours. 

Making Your Payment

• In person, proceed to the front counter located in the lobby of the Court.
• Mail your payment to: Surprise City Court, 16081 N. Civic Center Plaza, Suite 105, Surprise, AZ  85374.  Please include your citation or case number on the envelope. Please do not send cash.
• By phone.  With a Master Card or VISA credit card and call 623.222.4800.  

Partial Payments

If you are financially unable to meet your court ordered obligation on the day of sentencing, you may request a payment plan. This can only be considered once you have completed the detailed financial application and make a required down payment. 

If you do not pay in full, or if you fail to report to the Court on your scheduled date, the Court will:

1. Order you to appear in Court to explain your failure to comply with Court Orders to pay (for criminal offenses only).  In addition, a $100 Administrative Fee will be added to your total obligation.

2. If any of your charges are classified as criminal and you fail to obey orders to pay, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.  In addition, a $100 Administrative Fee will be added to your total obligation.

3. If your charges are classified as civil traffic and you fail to obey orders to pay, the Court will notify the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) of the default and MVD will place a suspension on your driving privilege.  Driving on a suspended privilege is a criminal traffic offense that could result in arrest.  In addition, a $50 Administrative Fee will be added to your total obligation.

The Court will also:

• Refer your case to a collection agency, which will add fees to the balance owing.
• Notify a credit-reporting bureau of your delinquent balance.
• Notify the Arizona Department of Revenue to attach your income tax refund.

Fines & Restitution – Bond Schedule

Listed below are a few of the most common civil traffic offenses along with their respective fine amount. A mandatory one time $30 Court Enhancement Fee will be added to the total of all fines due. 

By mailing in your civil traffic fine amount(s) you agree to waive your right to a hearing and enter a plea of responsible.  

If you fail to respond to the charges by the court date provided on your ticket, a $20 Time Payment Fee (TPF), a $30 *Court Fee, plus an additional $50 Suspension Administrative Fee will be added to the total due. In addition, collection fees will be added to the balance outstanding.

 *Court Enhancement Fee charged only one time per case.

Charges proceeded by an *, are eligible to be dismissed by attending the Defensive Driving Program.

Fines due immediately

The Court expects that fines will be paid in full and as quickly as possible. These expectations are expressed in notices from the Court, or on behalf of the Court emphasizing payment due on the date of sentencing.

A.R.S. 28-645A3A and 28-647.1- State law requires all persons to attend and successfully complete Traffic Survival School (TSS) for those found responsible for a red light or flashing red light violation, unless they are eligible and attend Defensive Driving School.  If you are required to attend TSS, you will receive notice from Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) that will provide additional information.

A.R.S. 28-907A-CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT- Mail purchase receipt for a child passenger restraint system after date and time complaint was issued and fine shall be reduced to $0.  Complete CAPP class (reference Civil Traffic Offenses page) and charge shall be dismissed upon proof of completion.

A.R.S. 28-2153A- NO PROOF OF REGISTRATION- Mail or fax proof of current AZ registration to have the sanction reduced to $140.  Send check/money order or provide credit/debit card information before your court date unless other arrangements have been made.

A.R.S. 28-3169A- NO DRIVER LICENSE IN POSSESSION- Mail or present valid proof of current driver license to have the sanction reduced to zero. 

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