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The justice courts have exclusive jurisdiction or the authority to hear all civil
actions when the amount involved, exclusive of interest, costs and awarded attorney
fees when authorized by law, is $10,000.00 or less.
In a regular civil proceeding either party may be represented by an attorney. Effective
January 1, 2013, the Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure
are followed.
- One year - Malicious prosecution; false imprisonment; libel or slander; breach of
employment contract; wrongful termination; liability created by statute (ARS 12-541)
- Two years - Personal injury; injury when death ensues; damage to property; conversion
of property; product liability; forcible entry and eviction action (ARS 12-542)
- Three years - Debt from oral contract; stated or open account; relief on ground
of fraud or mistake (ARS 12-543)
- Four years - Bond to convey realty; partnership account; account between merchants;
judgment or instrument given or made without the state; bond of personal representative
or guardian; specific performance of contract to convey realty (ARS 12-544, 545, 546)
- Six years - Written contracts for debt (ARS 12-548)
- Four years - Actions for which no limitation is otherwise prescribed (other than
for recovery of real property) (ARS 12-550)
The court in which an action is to be filed is determined by where the defendant
resides or does business.
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Civil Complaint and Summons
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$101.00
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Answer to Civil Complaint
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$68.00
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Writ of Garnishment (does not include Constable service)
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$33.00
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Writ of Garnishment (includes minimum mileage)
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$97.00
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Writ of Restitution (includes minimum mileage)
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$115.00
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Writ of Execution (includes minimum mileage)
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$113.00
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Judgment Debtors Exam Issue Fee
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$28.00
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Filing any paper or performing any act for which a fee is not specifically prescribed
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$28.00
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Certification of any documents
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$28.00
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Notice of Appeal Filing Fee (Certification, transmittal, audio record)
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$84.00
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Copies of documents
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$0.50 per page
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In addition to any other available methods, service of the summons and complaint
shall be by a private process server [Rule 4(c) R.C.P.]. The Complaint/Summons Form
is available on this website. You can fill out this form on your computer and then
print it out. Please see our forms section for detailed
instructions.
- You designate the server you wish to employ to perform the service for you.
- The fees of a private process server are regulated by statute. The process server
may ask for payment in advance or may bill you for the cost of the service, and
you are to make payment directly to the process server for the services performed.
YOUR ACTION WILL BE DISMISSED IF THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT HAVE NOT BEEN SERVED
WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE CASE FILING.
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