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Rule 10. Disclosure

Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Procedure for Eviction ActionsEffective: January 1, 2020

Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated
Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions
Effective: January 1, 2020
17B A.R.S. Rules Proc. Evic. Act., Rule 10
Rule 10. Disclosure
a. Upon request, a party must provide to the other party prior to the hearing or trial: 1) a complete copy of any lease agreement and any addendums; 2) a list of witnesses and exhibits; and 3) copies of any documents the party intends to introduce as an exhibit at trial.
b. Upon good cause shown, the court may order the taking of depositions, inspection of the premises, or the production of other pertinent documents in a manner that will not delay the times set by statute for proceeding with an eviction action, except for continuances granted for good cause shown or by stipulation of the parties.
c. If a party fails to comply with this rule or Rule 5(d)(3) or (4) without good cause, the court may take appropriate action, including granting a continuance, excluding evidence not disclosed, and sanctioning the offending party or parties, up to and including dismissing the complaint or counterclaim.
d. Any party may request the issuance of a subpoena by the court to compel testimony and/or the production of documents. The person subpoenaed may object to the subpoena. The court may quash a subpoena upon good cause shown. Failure to comply with a subpoena may constitute contempt of court. Subpoenas shall be served upon the subject person pursuant to Rule 4.1 and 4.2 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure.

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Added Dec. 9, 2008, effective Jan. 1, 2009. Amended Aug. 28, 2018, effective Jan. 1, 2019; Aug. 27, 2019, effective Jan. 1, 2020.
17B A. R. S. Rules Proc. Evic. Act., Rule 10, AZ ST EVICTION Rule 10
State Court Rules are current with amendments received through April 1, 2024. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through April 1, 2024.
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