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Rule 2.2. Conflicting Trial Dates

Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedLocal Rules of Practice Superior Court

Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated
Local Rules of Practice Superior Court (Refs & Annos)
Maricopa County (Refs & Annos)
Rule 2. General Procedure
17C A.R.S. Super.Ct.Local Prac.Rules, Maricopa County, Rule 2.2
Rule 2.2. Conflicting Trial Dates
Currentness
a. Notice to the Court. In the event an attorney has two (2) cases scheduled for trial on the same date, the attorney shall promptly notify the judges and other counsel involved so the conflict may be resolved.
b. Resolution of Conflicts. Upon being advised of a scheduling conflict, the judges involved shall, if necessary, confer personally or by telephone in an effort to resolve the conflict. The following factors may be considered in resolving the conflict:
(1) the nature of the cases as civil, criminal, or juvenile, and the presence of any speedy trial problems;
(2) the length, urgency, or relative importance of the matters;
(3) the involvement of out-of-town witnesses, parties or counsel;
(4) the age of the cases;
(5) the matter that was set first;
(6) any priority granted by rule or statute; and/or
(7) any other pertinent factor.

Credits

Amended June 12, 2013, effective July 1, 2013.
17C A. R. S. Super. Ct. Local Prac. Rules, Maricopa County, Rule 2.2, AZ ST MARICOPA SUPER CT Rule 2.2
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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