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0 Replies and 129 Views R-26-0040 Petition to Amend Rules 4, 5, 8 through 11, 13 through 15, 17, 20, and Appendix A of Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions Started by Marretta Mathes Filed on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Would amend Rules 4, 5, 8 through 11, 13 through 15, 17, 20, and Appendix A of Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions to implement the provisions of SB1426, Unlawful Occupants; Forcible Entry; Detainer ...
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07 Jul 2026 05:14 PM
0 Replies and 364 Views R-26-0030 Appendix A. Residential Eviction Information Sheet, Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions   Started by Senator Kiana Maria Sears Senator Kiana Marie Sears 1700 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3514 c/o ehigginsazleg.gov (028273) Eviction can be extremely difficult on a family with children, especially if the children are currently attending a local public or charter school. In order to ensure that homeless children and youth had continued access to education and the opportunity for academic success, Congress authorized the Steward B. Mc...
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24 Apr 2026 07:43 PM
0 Replies and 609 Views R-25-0044 Petition to Amend Criminal Rules 28.1 and 28.2 and Various Other Rule Sets Relating to Records Retention and Disposition   Started by Yolanda Fox ****This petition addresses rules in multiple Forums. Please refer to the petition in the Rules for Criminal Procedure forum to view the petition, attachments, and any comments filed. Any comments submitted for this petition should be done in the Rules for Criminal Procedure Forum**** Filed on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Based o...
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17 Jul 2025 11:09 AM
9 Replies and 4066 Views R-25-0020 Petition to Amend Rules 11(d) and 18(d) of the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions   Started by Andrew Patrick Schaffer Respectfully filed and submitted on this 10th day of January 2025. WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE jointly and on behalf of COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, DNA PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES, and SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEGAL AID ANDREW P. SCHAFFER, AZ Bar. No. 037352 BRENDA MUÑOZ FURNISH, AZ Bar. No. 027280 MICHELLE J. SIMPSON, AZ Bar. No. 020199 WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE 3707 North Seven...
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02 Jun 2025 07:30 PM
10 Replies and 2856 Views R-25-0019 Petition to Amend Rule 15 of the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions   Started by Andrew Patrick Schaffer Respectfully filed and submitted on this 10th day of January 2025. WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE jointly and on behalf of COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, DNA PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES, and SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEGAL AID ANDREW P. SCHAFFER, AZ Bar. No. 037352 BRENDA MUÑOZ FURNISH, AZ Bar. No. 027280 MICHELLE J. SIMPSON, AZ Bar. No. 020199 WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE 3707 North Seven...
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02 Jun 2025 07:20 PM
12 Replies and 3096 Views R-24-0022 Petition to Amend Rule 11(b)(1) of the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions   Started by Andrew Patrick Schaffer Respectfully filed and submitted on this 10th day of January 2024. WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE jointly and on behalf of COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, DNA PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES, and SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEGAL AID ANDREW P. SCHAFFER, AZ Bar. No. 037352 BRENDA MUÑOZ FURNISH, AZ Bar. No. 027280 MICHELLE J. SIMPSON, AZ Bar. No. 020199 WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE 3707 North Seventh Street, Suite...
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03 Jun 2024 06:39 PM
11 Replies and 2891 Views R-24-0024 Petition to Amend Rule 5(d) of the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions   Started by Andrew Patrick Schaffer Respectfully filed and submitted on this 10th day of January 2024. WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE jointly and on behalf of COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, DNA PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES, and SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEGAL AID ANDREW P. SCHAFFER, AZ Bar. No. 037352 BRENDA MUÑOZ FURNISH, AZ Bar. No. 027280 MICHELLE J. SIMPSON, AZ Bar. No. 020199 WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE 3707 North Seventh Street, Suite...
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03 Jun 2024 06:37 PM
10 Replies and 1647 Views R-24-0023 Petition to Amend Appendix A of the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions   Started by Andrew Patrick Schaffer Respectfully filed and submitted on this 10th day of January 2024. WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE jointly and on behalf of COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, DNA PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES, and SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEGAL AID ANDREW P. SCHAFFER, AZ Bar. No. 037352 BRENDA MUÑOZ FURNISH, AZ Bar. No. 027280 MICHELLE J. SIMPSON, AZ Bar. No. 020199 WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE 3707 North Seventh Street, Suite...
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03 Jun 2024 06:36 PM
0 Replies and 1861 Views R-23-0048 Eviction Rule 5(a)(2)   Started by Charles Adornetto Gerald A. Williams Arizona Bar No. 018947 North Valley Justice Court 14264 West Tierra Buena Lane Surprise, AZ 85274 The Petitioners request the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions, Rule 5(a)(2), be amended to correct language that has been confusing for some self- represented litigants. Currently, parties are served with a summons directing them to call courts two-hours early. Petitioners request that this be required only if the court h...
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09 Nov 2023 03:37 PM
4 Replies and 3304 Views R-23-0027 Petition to Amend Rule 11(b)(1) of the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions   Started by Andrew Patrick Schaffer Respectfully filed and submitted on this 10th day of January 2023. WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE jointly and on behalf of COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, DNA PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES, and SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEGAL AID ANDREW P. SCHAFFER, AZ Bar. No. 037352 BRENDA MUÑOZ FURNISH, AZ Bar. No. 027280 MICHELLE J. SIMPSON, AZ Bar. No. 020199 WILLIAM E. MORRIS INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE 3707 North Seventh Street, Suite...
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31 May 2023 03:09 PM
1 Replies and 3194 Views R-22-0027 Petition to Amend Eviction Rules 7, 11, and Appendix A , and add Rule 20   Started by Marretta Mathes Filed on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Amends Eviction Rules 7, 11, and Appendix A (Residential Eviction Information Sheet), and adds a new Rule 20, to conform to statutory changes enacted by HB2484 and HB2485...
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17 Aug 2022 01:38 PM
15 Replies and 8942 Views R-22-0004 Rules 4(d) and 9, Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions   Started by Deleted User Maxine M. Becker Wildfire: Igniting Community Action to End Poverty in Arizona 340 E. Palm Lane, Suite 315 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Ph: 602-604-0640 Fax: 602-604-0640 mbeckerwildfireaz.org Arizona Bar No. 19951 This Petition requests amendments to Rules 4(d) and Rule 9 of the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions. The proposed amendments, regarding procedures to satisfy and...
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02 May 2022 06:07 PM
1 Replies and 3387 Views R-21-0035 Petition to Amend Rules 5 and 11 and Appendix A of the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions   Started by Charles Adornetto Gerald A. Williams Justice of the Peace Arizona Bar No. 018947 North Valley Justice Court 14264 West Tierra Buena Lane Surprise, AZ 85301 (602) 372-2000 Gerald.Williamsjbazmc.maricopa.gov The Petitioner respectfully requests this Court amend Rules 5, 11, and Appendix A of the Arizona Rules of Eviction Procedure. The petition is made on an emergency basis because it is necessary...
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22 Mar 2022 06:54 PM
0 Replies and 2680 Views R-21-0045 Petition to Amend Rules of Criminal Procedure 16.3, 18.3, 18.4 & 18.5; Rules of Civil Procedure 16 & 47; Justice Court Rule of Civil Procedure 134; Rule of Procedure for Eviction Actions 12   Started by Yolanda Fox ****This petition addresses rules in multiple Forums. Please refer to the petition in the Rules of Criminal Procedure forum to view the petition, attachments, and any comments filed. Any comments submitted for this petition should be done in the Rules of Criminal Procedure forum**** This petition is filed on behalf of the Statewide Jury Selection Workgroup, of the Task Force on Jury Data Collection, Practices, and Policies. It seeks to amend Rules of Criminal Procedure 16.3, 18.3, 18.4 & 18.5...
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24 Nov 2021 02:31 PM
1 Replies and 3672 Views R-21-0039 PETITION TO AMEND RULES 5, 6, AND 11 AND APPENDIX A OF THE ARIZONA RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR EVICTION ACTIONS   Started by Yolanda Fox David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Filed: July 1, 2021 Would amend Rules 5, 6, and 11 of the Arizona Rules of Eviction Procedure, and Appendix A to those rules, to conform the rules and appendix to a recent statutory enactment permi...
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28 Jul 2021 11:27 PM
0 Replies and 3084 Views R-21-0006 Petition to Amend Various Rules of Procedure Related to the Peremptory Change of Judge   Started by Yolanda Fox ****This petition addresses rules in multiple Forums. Please refer to the petition in the Rules of Criminal Procedure forum to view the petition, attachments, and any comments filed. Any comments submitted for this petition should be done in the Rules of Criminal Procedure forum**** Filed on behalf of: Committee of Presiding Judges c/o Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Would abrogate the rules au...
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13 Jan 2021 02:20 PM
0 Replies and 5878 Views R-19-0042 Petition to amend Rule 5(a)(5), Ariz. Rules of Proc. for Eviction Actions   Started by ACAJ Workgroups David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 C/O: ksekardicourts.az.gov Phone: (602) 452-3253 Expedited adoption requested to amend the Residential Eviction Procedures Information Sheet (REIS) appearing in Appendix A of the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions. The REIS directs tenants to a web address that is no longer valid. The amendment will remove t...
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07 Nov 2019 09:38 AM
10 Replies and 12698 Views R-19-0018 Petition to Amend Rule 5(d) and 10(a), Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions   Started by State Bar of Arizona State Bar of Arizona Petition Lisa M. Panahi, Bar No. 023421 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th St., Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-340-7236 patricia.seguinstaff.azbar.org Would amend Rules 5(d) and 10(a), Arizona Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions, to require the landlord to serve additional relevant documents with the complaint Filed: January 10, 2019 ...
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30 May 2019 05:08 PM
5 Replies and 48115 Views R-18-0020 Petition to Amend the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions   Started by State Bar of Arizona Lisa M. Panahi, Bar No. 023421 General Counsel, State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th St., Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-340-7236 patricia.seguinstaff.azbar.org Would streamline pleading requirements for eviction actions against tenants whose housing is subsidized and ensure that landlords only seek monetary judgments from a tenant's portion of subsidized rent. Filed January 10, 2018 Comments must be subm...
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21 May 2018 04:23 PM
0 Replies and 10456 Views R-18-0008 Petition to Amend Arizona Rules of Evidence 1001, 1002, 1004, 1006, 1007, 1008; Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure 15.1, 15.2, 15.3; Arizona Rules of Procedure for Juvenile Court 16, 44, 73; and Arizona Rule of Procedure for Eviction Actions 10   Started by Allyson Flanagan Filed on behalf of Petitioner Samuel A. Thumma, Chair; Task Force on Court Management of Digital Evidence Address: 1501 W. Washington Street, Ste 410, Phoenix, Az 85007 Phone: 602-452-6700 Fax: 602-452-3480 Email: jalbrightcourts.az.gov Petition to amend rules of evidence to expressly reference digital evidence and various rules of procedure to specifically address disclosure of electronically stored information. Filed: January 10, 2018. Comments must be submitted on or before...
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