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AZ Rev Stat § 12-331 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-331 - Taxable costs in supreme court

12-331.  Taxable costs in supreme court Costs in the supreme court shall include: 1. The amount paid to the clerk of that court. 2. The amount paid to the clerk of the superior court for certified copies of the record and for transmitting it. 3. The cost of printing or typing the abstract of record and briefs. 4. The amount paid for the transcript of the notes of the reporter of the superior court. 5. Such other disbursements as may have been incurred pursuant to an order of the court or agreement of the parties.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-332 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-332 - Taxable costs and jury fee in superior court

12-332.  Taxable costs and jury fee in superior court A. Costs in the superior court include: 1. Fees of officers and witnesses. 2. Cost of taking depositions. 3. Compensation of referees. 4. Cost of certified copies of papers or records. 5. Sums paid a surety company for executing any bond or other obligation therein,  not exceeding,  however,  one per cent on the amount of the liability on the bond or other obligation during each year it was in force. 6. Other disbursements that are made or incurred pursuant to an order or agreement of the parties. B. A jury fee shall also be included in the judgment and taxed as costs and shall be fixed by the court at the time the judgment is given. The jury fee shall include the cost of reimbursement for juror travel expenses. The jury fee shall be paid to the clerk of the court for transmittal to the county treasurer who shall dispose of it as other similar money is disposed of. An action to collect jury fees shall be commenced: 1. Only if the judgment fixing the jury fees is recorded in the office of the county recorder not later than thirty days after the judgment is rendered. 2. At any time after the date of the recording of the judgment fixing the jury fees and the judgment does not expire until it is paid in full. C. The court may at any time for good cause shown relieve a person from payment of a jury fee if the court believes that such relief is proper.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-333 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-333 - Disallowance as costs of charge for unrequired papers

12-333.  Disallowance as costs of charge for unrequired papers A copy of a paper not required by law to be copied shall not be allowed and taxed as costs. If a party or attorney takes out copies of any pleadings or papers in an action,  it shall be at his own expense,  and a charge for the copies shall not be allowed as costs.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-341 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-341 - Recovery of costs

12-341.  Recovery of costs The successful party to a civil action shall recover from his adversary all costs expended or incurred therein unless otherwise provided by law.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-341.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-341.01 - Recovery of attorney fees

12-341.01.  Recovery of attorney fees A. In any contested action arising out of a contract,  express or implied,  the court may award the successful party reasonable attorney fees. If a written settlement offer is rejected and the judgment finally obtained is equal to or more favorable to the offeror than an offer made in writing to settle any contested action arising out of a contract,  the offeror is deemed to be the successful party from the date of the offer and the court may award the successful party reasonable attorney fees. This section shall not be construed as altering,  prohibiting or restricting present or future contracts or statutes that may provide for attorney fees. B. The award of reasonable attorney fees pursuant to this section should be made to mitigate the burden of the expense of litigation to establish a just claim or a just defense. It need not equal or relate to the attorney fees actually paid or contracted,  but the award may not exceed the amount paid or agreed to be paid. C. The court and not a jury shall award reasonable attorney fees under this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-341.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-341.02 - Recovery of legal document preparation fees

12-341.02.  Recovery of legal document preparation fees The court may award to the prevailing party the cost of document preparation if prepared by a legal document preparer who is certified by the supreme court. The party seeking recovery will file a sworn affidavit of costs with the court.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-342 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-342 - Costs on appeal

12-342.  Costs on appeal A. On an appeal by the party against whom judgment was given in the court below,  if the judgment of the appellate court is against him,  but for a lesser amount,  he shall recover costs in the appellate court,  but shall be adjudged to pay costs in the court below. If the judgment of the appellate court is against him for the same or a greater amount than in the court below,  the adverse party shall recover costs in both courts. B. On an appeal by the party in whose favor judgment was given in the court below,  if the judgment of the appellate court is in his favor for a greater amount,  he shall recover costs in both courts. If judgment of the appellate court is in his favor but for the same or less amount than in the court below,  he shall recover costs in the court below and pay costs in the court above.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-343 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-343 - Costs of new trial, arrest of judgment or insufficient pleadings

12-343.  Costs of new trial,  arrest of judgment or insufficient pleadings A. The costs of a new trial may either abide the result of the action or may be taxed against the party to whom a new trial is granted,  as may be adjudged by the court at the time of granting a new trial. B. When a judgment is arrested or a verdict set aside because of insufficiency of the pleadings of the party in whose favor the verdict or judgment was rendered,  the costs thereof shall be taxed against the party whose pleadings were adjudged insufficient.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-344 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-344 - Costs upon splitting of action

12-344.  Costs upon splitting of action Where a plaintiff brings in the same court several actions against the same defendant for claims which should have been joined,  he shall recover the costs of one action only,  and the costs of the other actions shall be adjudged against him unless sufficient reasons appear to the court for instituting several actions.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-345 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-345 - Exemption of state, county, city, town or political subdivision of a county from court fees

12-345.  Exemption of state,  county,  city,  town or political subdivision of a county from court fees No court costs shall be charged: 1. The state,  a county,  a city,  a town or a political subdivision of a county. 2. A commission,  board or department of the state,  a county,  a city,  a town or a political subdivision of a county. 3. An official of the state,  county,  city,  town or political subdivision of a county,  who is a party to an action in his official capacity.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-346 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-346 - Statement of costs; service and objections

12-346.  Statement of costs;  service and objections A. The party in whose favor judgment is rendered and who claims costs shall file a verified statement of his costs and serve a copy thereof on the opposing party. The statement shall be filed and served within ten days after judgment,  unless for good cause shown the time is extended by the court. B. At any time within five days after receipt of the copy of the statement of costs,  the opposing party may file objections to the statement,  serving a copy thereof on the party claiming such costs. The court shall pass upon the objections and by its order correct the statement of costs to the extent that it requires correction.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-347 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-347 - Inclusion of costs and interest in judgment

12-347.  Inclusion of costs and interest in judgment The clerk of the court shall include in the judgment entered by him the costs and interest on the verdict from the time it was rendered.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-348.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-348.01 - Recovery of attorney fees; governmental entities

12-348.01.  Recovery of attorney fees;  governmental entities Notwithstanding section 12-348,  in addition to any costs that are awarded by statute,  if an agency,  department,  board or commission of this state,  a city,  town or county,  governmental officer acting in the officer's official capacity or an association whose membership is primarily composed of governmental entities files a lawsuit against this state,  or an agency,  department,  board or commission of this state,  a city,  town or county,  governmental officer acting in the officer's official capacity or an association whose membership is primarily composed of governmental entities,  the court shall award reasonable attorney fees to the successful party in the action.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-349 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-349 - Unjustified actions; attorney fees, expenses and double damages; exceptions; definition

12-349.  Unjustified actions;  attorney fees,  expenses and double damages;  exceptions;  definition A. Except as otherwise provided by and not inconsistent with another statute,  in any civil action commenced or appealed in a court of record in this state,  the court shall assess reasonable attorney fees,  expenses and,  at the court's discretion,  double damages of not to exceed five thousand dollars against an attorney or party,  including this state and political subdivisions of this state,  if the attorney or party does any of the following: 1. Brings or defends a claim without substantial justification. 2. Brings or defends a claim solely or primarily for delay or harassment. 3. Unreasonably expands or delays the proceeding. 4. Engages in abuse of discovery. B. The court may allocate the payment of attorney fees among the offending attorneys and parties,  jointly or severally,  and may assess separate amounts against an offending attorney or party. C. Attorney fees shall not be assessed if after filing an action a voluntary dismissal is filed for any claim or defense within a reasonable time after the attorney or party filing the dismissal knew or reasonably should have known that the claim or defense was without substantial justification. D. This section does not apply to the adjudication of civil traffic violations or to any proceedings brought by this state pursuant to title 13. E. Notwithstanding any other law,  this state and political subdivisions of this state may be awarded attorney fees pursuant to this section. F. For the purposes of this section,  " without substantial justification"  means that the claim or defense is groundless and is not made in good faith.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-350 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-350 - Determination of award; reasons; factors

12-350.  Determination of award;  reasons;  factors In awarding attorney fees pursuant to section 12-349,  the court shall set forth the specific reasons for the award and may include the following factors,  as relevant,  in its consideration: 1. The extent of any effort made to determine the validity of a claim before the claim was asserted. 2. The extent of any effort made after the commencement of an action to reduce the number of claims or defenses being asserted or to dismiss claims or defenses found not to be valid. 3. The availability of facts to assist a party in determining the validity of a claim or defense. 4. The relative financial positions of the parties involved. 5. Whether the action was prosecuted or defended,  in whole or in part,  in bad faith. 6. Whether issues of fact determinative of the validity of a party's claim or defense were reasonably in conflict. 7. The extent to which the party prevailed with respect to the amount and number of claims in controversy. 8. The amount and conditions of any offer of judgment or settlement as related to the amount and conditions of the ultimate relief granted by the court.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-351 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-351 - Costs of compliance with subpoena for production of documentary evidence; payment by requesting party; definitions

12-351.  Costs of compliance with subpoena for production of documentary evidence;  payment by requesting party;  definitions A. All reasonable costs incurred in a civil action by a witness who is not a party to the action with respect to the production of documents pursuant to a subpoena for the production of documentary evidence shall be charged against the party requesting the subpoena if the witness submits an itemized statement to the requesting party stating the reproduction and clerical costs incurred by the witness. B. If a subpoena is served to compel the production of documents and is subsequently withdrawn,  quashed,  modified or limited other than by the witness,  the witness is entitled to reimbursement pursuant to subsection A of this section for all reasonable costs incurred in compliance with the subpoena to the time that the requesting party has notified the witness that the subpoena has been withdrawn,  quashed,  modified or limited. C. The requesting party is not required to pay the reasonable costs before the documents are available for delivery pursuant to the subpoena. The witness may demand payment of the reasonable costs simultaneously with actual delivery of the subpoenaed documents. D. The requesting party may petition the court in which the action is pending to recover from the witness all or a part of the costs paid to the witness or to reduce all or a part of the costs charged by the witness pursuant to this section if these costs were excessive. E. If the personal attendance of the witness is not required,  the witness may only receive payment pursuant to this section. F. For the purposes of this section: 1. " Reasonable costs"  means twenty-five cents for each page of standard reproduction of documents and the actual costs for reproduction of documents that require special processing plus the reasonable clerical costs incurred in locating and making the documents available billed at the rate of twenty-five dollars per hour per person. 2. " Requesting party"  means a party requesting issuance of a subpoena for production of documentary evidence. 3. " Witness"  means a person who is directed to produce documents by a subpoena for the production of documentary evidence.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2233 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2233 - Revocation or suspension of license or permit; civil penalty; report of perjury

32-2233.  Revocation or suspension of license or permit;  civil penalty;  report of perjury A. The board,  by majority consent,  may revoke or suspend a permit or license granted to any person under this chapter or may impose a civil penalty of not to exceed one thousand dollars against any veterinarian or the responsible veterinarian,  or both,  for: 1. Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct. 2. Publicly professing to cure or treat diseases of a highly contagious,  infectious and incurable nature. 3. Curing or treating an injury or deformity in such a way as to deceive the public. 4. Testing any animal for any communicable disease and knowingly stating verbally or in writing that the animals are diseased or in a disease-free condition if the statement is contrary to the indication of the test made. B. The board may sanction any of the following conduct as an administrative violation,  rather than unprofessional conduct,  and may impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for any of the following: 1. Failure to timely renew the veterinary license or the premises license while continuing to practice veterinary medicine or conducting business from that premises. 2. Failure to notify the board in writing within twenty days of any change in residence,  practice,  ownership,  management or responsible veterinarian. 3. Minor records violations that are routine entries into a medical record and that do not affect the diagnosis or care of the animal. C. The civil penalties collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the state general fund. D. The board may report to the proper legal authorities for perjury anyone it suspects of giving deliberate,  fraudulent testimony whether the testimony is given personally,  telephonically or in writing.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2235 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2235 - Complaints

32-2235.  Complaints A. Any person may file a complaint against a licensee for a violation of this chapter. Except as provided in subsection C,  complaints shall be submitted in proper form and signed by the complainant. Each complaint shall be turned over to an appointed staff investigator who shall compile the written complaint and the written response and may verify statements and any evidence submitted by the complainant and the respondent. B. If after completion of this preliminary investigation the staff investigator believes that there would not be a violation of this chapter if the allegations were proven to be true or if the complaint does not fall under the jurisdiction of the board,  the board shall review the written information and investigative report at a scheduled board meeting at which time the board may dismiss the complaint or proceed as otherwise authorized. C. A complaint may be anonymous if it is regarding either of the following: 1. Substance abuse by a veterinarian or certified veterinary technician. 2. A person committing the unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine. D. The board,  on its own initiative and based on information from any source,  may investigate any alleged violation of this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2236 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2236 - Refusal to issue or renew license; reapplication

32-2236.  Refusal to issue or renew license;  reapplication A. The board,  by majority consent,  may refuse to issue or renew a permit or license for any of the causes prescribed in section 32-2233. The procedure for refusal to issue or renew a license or permit,  or both,  shall be as provided in section 32-2234. B. If a permit or license is not issued or renewed,  such person may not apply for a permit or license until six months have elapsed from the date of refusal,  and the new application shall be accompanied with the regular examination fee and the license fee.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2238 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2238 - Violations; classification

32-2238.  Violations;  classification A. A person is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor who: 1. Practices veterinary medicine or surgery under an assumed name. 2. Falsely impersonates another practitioner. 3. Fraudulently obtains a veterinary medical diploma,  license or record of registration. 4. Practices veterinary medicine or surgery without a license and registration. 5. Unlawfully assumes or advertises a veterinary title conveying the impression that the person is a lawful practitioner. 6. Knowingly violates any other provision of this chapter. B. This chapter does not prohibit any of the following: 1. A person from practicing veterinary medicine or any of its branches in partnership with another practitioner,  or under a partnership or firm name,  if the partnership or firm is clearly identified as that of a practicing veterinarian,  and if all members of the partnership or firm are licensed to practice veterinary medicine by the board. 2. A veterinary student from performing acts of health care or prescribed veterinary procedures as a part of the student's educational experience if both of the following apply: (a) The acts are assigned by a licensed veterinarian or a licensed veterinary faculty member who is responsible for the animal's care. (b) The student works under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or a licensed veterinary faculty member. 3. A licensed veterinary faculty member from performing the licensed veterinary faculty member's regular clinical functions,  from giving lectures,  instructions or demonstrations or from practicing veterinary medicine as a veterinary faculty member in connection with continuing education courses or seminars to licensed veterinarians,  certified veterinary technicians,  veterinary students or veterinary technician students.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2239 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2239 - Duty of veterinarian to report suspected abuse, cruelty, neglect or animal fighting; immunity

32-2239.  Duty of veterinarian to report suspected abuse,  cruelty,  neglect or animal fighting;  immunity A. A veterinarian who reasonably suspects or believes that an animal has been a victim of abuse,  cruelty or neglect or has been involved in animal fighting shall report that suspicion,  or cause a report to be made,  to law enforcement within forty-eight hours after treatment or examination. The report shall include the breed and description of the animal and the name and address of the owner or person who sought the examination or treatment. Veterinary records shall be provided to local law enforcement on request in furtherance of any criminal investigation for abuse,  cruelty,  neglect or animal fighting. B. A veterinarian shall report,  in writing,  suspected cases of abuse of livestock to the associate director of the division of animal services in the Arizona department of agriculture pursuant to title 3,  chapter 11,  article 1. The report shall be made within forty-eight hours after treatment or examination and shall include the breed and description of the animal together with the name and address of the owner. C. A veterinarian who files a report as provided in this section shall be immune from civil liability with respect to any report made in good faith.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2239.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2239.01 - Duty to report; clients seeking controlled substances; immunity

32-2239.01.  Duty to report;  clients seeking controlled substances;  immunity A. A veterinarian who reasonably suspects or believes that a client or person is trying to obtain controlled substances with an intent other than to treat the patient animal shall report that suspicion,  or cause a report to be made,  to local law enforcement within forty-eight hours after the treatment or examination. The report shall include the name and address of the client or person who sought the examination or treatment. The veterinary records pertaining to the investigation initiated pursuant to the report to law enforcement under this subsection shall be provided to local law enforcement on request for any further criminal investigation. B. A veterinarian who files a report or causes a report to be filed pursuant to subsection A of this section is immune from civil liability with respect to any report made in good faith.