A Q&A guide on the different ways to respond to a discovery subpoena issued in an Arizona civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the requirements for complying with a discovery subpoena, objecting to a discovery subpoena seeking documents, moving to quash a discovery subpoena, and moving for a protective order. Answers can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).

Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Arizona courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check the Arizona Judicial Branch COVID-19 Information and Updates page for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.