Commencing an Action: Arizona | Practical Law

Commencing an Action: Arizona | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to commencing an action in Arizona. This Q&A addresses the requirements for drafting and filing initiating papers, serving process and amending the complaint. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Commencing an Action: State Q&A Tool).

Commencing an Action: Arizona

Practical Law State Q&A 6-567-2905 (Approx. 19 pages)

Commencing an Action: Arizona

by Timothy J. Eckstein, Osborn Maledon, PA, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 27 Nov 2023 • Arizona, United States
A Q&A guide to commencing an action in Arizona. This Q&A addresses the requirements for drafting and filing initiating papers, serving process and amending the complaint. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Commencing an Action: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Arizona state 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 for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.