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Rule 1. Title and Scope of Rules

Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Procedure for Eviction Actions

Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated
Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions
17B A.R.S. Rules Proc. Evic. Act., Rule 1
Rule 1. Title and Scope of Rules
These rules shall be known and cited as the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions (“RPEA”). These rules shall govern the procedure in the superior courts and justice courts involving forcible and special detainer actions, which are jointly referred to in these rules as “eviction actions.” For purposes of these rules, there shall be only one form of action known as an “eviction action.” The Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure apply only when incorporated by reference in these rules, except that Rule 80(c) shall apply in all courts and Rules 42.1 and 42.2 shall apply in the superior courts.

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Added Dec. 9, 2008, effective Jan. 1, 2009. Amended Sept. 2, 2016, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
17B A. R. S. Rules Proc. Evic. Act., Rule 1, AZ ST EVICTION Rule 1
State Court Rules are current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through April 15, 2024.
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