Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

This page has answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Court and the clerk's office. Click on a question to display the answer. Links open in a new window. If you have a question not listed here, call the clerk's office at 602-452-3396 or email us at [email protected].

Some answers contain links to court rules. Clicking on those links might redirect you to the Thomson Reuters Westlaw website. Viewing the rules online is free, but West Publishing might require registering on their site before showing the rule. The Arizona court rules may also be available through public libraries, law libraries, legal service providers, or other online sources. At the end of each rule, West Publishing will show the date the rule was created and last modified.

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