Tempe Municipal Court • Maricopa County
Tempe Municipal Court: Bail and Bonds Guide
Tempe Municipal Court is the court for misdemeanor and criminal traffic cases charged by the City of Tempe, including many cases involving ASU students. Here is how bail is set, where it is posted and what to expect.
Official website for the current address and hours
What Tempe Municipal Court Handles
The court for misdemeanor and criminal traffic cases charged by the City of Tempe, including many cases involving ASU students.
How Bail Works for Tempe Municipal Court Cases
Tempe misdemeanor arrestees may be bonded through the city; felony arrestees are bonded at the 4th Avenue Jail. Parents can complete everything from another state by phone and e-signature.
Tips
- Students should keep the university process and the court case separate and keep every document.
- A missed Tempe court date becomes a warrant; we can arrange a walk-through bond.
- See the official Tempe site for court hours.
Need a bond on a Tempe Municipal Court case?
Call any hour. We confirm the bail amount, take your signature electronically and post the bond.
Tempe Municipal Court Questions
Do I post bail at Tempe Municipal Court?
No. Bail for anyone in Maricopa County custody is posted at the 4th Avenue Jail Bond and Fine Room, 201 S 4th Avenue, Phoenix. City misdemeanor arrestees may be bonded at the city holding facility. The court receives the bond with the case file.
What happens if I miss a court date at Tempe Municipal Court?
The court issues a bench warrant and begins forfeiture of any bond. Call your attorney and call us immediately. A walk-through bond or a motion to quash the warrant can often resolve it before an arrest.
Can bail be lowered after it is set?
Yes. A defense attorney can file a motion to modify release conditions, and the judge can change the amount or conditions. If bail is reduced before we post, your premium is based on the lower amount.
What happens at an initial appearance in Maricopa County?
Within 24 hours of arrest, the defendant appears before a judicial officer, who informs them of the charges, confirms identity and address, considers the state's and defense's input, and sets release conditions: own recognizance, pretrial services, an unsecured bond, a secured appearance bond that can be posted in cash or by a bail agent, or a cash-only bond. Later court dates are also set.