The City Attorney’s Office Prosecution Department’s primary mission is to do justice, protect the community and support victims. The Prosecution Department is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor and certain civil offenses that occur within the City of Scottsdale, including but not limited to domestic violence, assault, disorderly conduct, threats and intimidation, theft, city ordinance violations, DUI and other traffic violations, certain juvenile offenses including status offenses and other misdemeanor crimes. The Prosecution Department appears in all court proceedings including appeals necessary to prosecute offenders.

Prosecution also provides support for other city departments including the Police Department and Code Enforcement through training and other initiatives.  Prosecution also handles conflict cases for outside prosecutorial agencies as needed and provides training to other prosecutorial and law enforcement agencies through Arizona Prosecuting Attorney’s Advisory Council and the Scottsdale Traffic Prosecutor Resource Program.

State felony cases occurring within the City of Scottsdale are prosecuted by either the Maricopa County Attorney's Office or Arizona Attorney General’s Office.  Federal cases are prosecuted by the US Attorney’s Office.

How may a defendant obtain a copy of the police report?

Only defendants or their attorneys with open cases may obtain copies of their police reports from the Prosecution Department.  All others must request reports from the Scottsdale Police Department. If you are a defendant or a defendant’s attorney, please submit request by emailing the Prosecution Department.

How long will it take to receive my police report?

We will make every attempt to process your request within 10 business days of receipt. If requesting the jail video recording, you must make a written request within 30 days of the arrest, beyond that time the jail video may be destroyed in the normal course of business.

I am unable to appear for my court date, what do I do?

Please refer to the Scottsdale City Court.

I received a photo enforcement ticket. What do I do?

Please refer to Photo Enforcement.

How do I receive information regarding code enforcement?

Please refer to Code Enforcement.

How do I receive a police report if I am NOT a defendant or my case is inactive?

Please refer to Police Department Records.

What do I do if I receive a subpoena?

Please read the subpoena carefully and call the phone number indicated.

I have been charged with a crime. Am I eligible to request a Telephonic Change of Plea?

Under certain circumstances a Plea By Mail may be available if you reside out of state. Please submit a request in writing to the Scottsdale City Court.

I am a defendant. How do I find out my next court date?

Please refer to the Scottsdale City Court.

I am an attorney and I would like to discuss a case with the prosecutor prior to the court date and/or I need to send the prosecutor some documents.

Please contact the Prosecutor's Office at the 480-312-2710. Please provide your case information when calling or sending any documents. Email any documents to the [email protected].

How can I talk to a prosecutor about a crime I have been charged with?

If you are not represented by an attorney and your case if being  prosecuted by the Prosecution Department contact the prosecutor at 480-312-2710 or email the Prosecution Department. Please provide your case information when calling or emailing.