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The process of proposing modifications to the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration

The process for modifying the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA) is not the same as proposing legislation to the legislative branch, but there are some similarities, such as a draft is proposed, a sponsor is obtained, and the proposal is circulated for comment before a final version goes to a vote.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) maintains a public website where the most recent versions of the ACJA’s sections are maintained (https://www.azcourts.gov/AZ-Supreme-Court/Code-of-Judicial-Administration). The top of that page states the following:

The Arizona Constitution states, "The supreme court shall have administrative supervision over all the courts of the state." The Supreme Court adopts policies and procedures to guide municipal, justice of the peace, superior court and appellate courts throughout Arizona in conducting their administrative functions in a fair, efficient and fiscally responsible way.

The Code of Judicial Administration is a compilation of these policies and procedures for the administration of all Arizona courts.

At the top of the ACJA website are links to proposals currently pending on the ACJA Forum, the ACJA drafting manual, and frequently asked questions. The AOC’s legal department maintains the ACJA website and its content.