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Before the Hearing
Below is information that may be helpful to persons wishing to pursue a small claim but is not a substitute for legal advice. There are other rules and laws that may be applicable to your situation, but these are common rules and laws that apply in small claims cases.
 

A.R.S. means Arizona Revised Statutes, and ARSCP means Arizona Rules of Small Claims Procedure

 
Transfer to Justice Court

Either party can object to having the case heard in the small claims division and can file a request to transfer the lawsuit to the civil division of the justice court no later than 10 business days before the hearing date. If a defendant requests a transfer but has not filed an answer or counterclaim, a plaintiff who does not want the lawsuit to proceed in the civil division has 15 days after the transfer request to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit. Once the case is transferred to the civil division, provisions relating to civil actions apply.

SMALL CLAIMS FORMS

 
Settlement

If the lawsuit settles before the hearing date, the plaintiff must notify the court by filing a notice of settlement.

SMALL CLAIMS FORMS