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AZ Rev Stat § 12-136 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-136 - Tribal courts; involuntary commitment orders; recognition

12-136.  Tribal courts;  involuntary commitment orders;  recognition A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,  an involuntary commitment order of an Arizona tribal court filed with the clerk of the superior court shall be recognized and is enforceable by any court of record in this state,  subject to the same procedures,  defenses and proceedings for reopening,  vacating or staying as a judgment of the court. The Arizona supreme court may adopt rules regarding recognition of tribal court involuntary commitment orders. The state,  through the attorney general,  shall be given notice of the filing at the time the commitment order is filed and shall have five days from receipt of the written notice of the filing of the order to appear as a party and respond. A patient committed to a mental health treatment facility under this section is subject to the jurisdiction of the state. B. Decisions regarding discharge or release of a patient committed pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be made by the facility providing involuntary treatment. Ten days before discharge or release,  the mental health treatment facility shall notify the tribal court that issued the involuntary commitment order of the facility's intention to discharge or release a patient. Any necessary outpatient follow-up and transportation of the patient to the jurisdiction of the tribal court,  within the time set forth in the notice,  shall be provided for in an intergovernmental agreement between the tribe and the Arizona health care cost containment system. C. A mental health treatment facility may admit a patient for involuntary treatment pending the filing of a tribal court's involuntary commitment order with the clerk of the superior court pursuant to subsection A of this section. The mental health treatment facility must discharge the patient if the tribal court order is not filed with the clerk of the superior court by the close of business on the next day that the court is open after the admission of the patient unless that day is a tribal holiday in which case the tribal court order must be filed with the clerk of the superior court by the close of business on the following day. If the patient is discharged pursuant to this subsection,  the patient shall be transported to the jurisdiction of the tribal court in the same manner provided in subsection B of this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-141 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-141 - Appointment of judges pro tempore

12-141.  Appointment of judges pro tempore Upon request of the presiding judge of the superior court in any county the chief justice of the state supreme court may appoint judges pro tempore of the superior court for such county in the manner provided by this article and subject to the approval of the board of supervisors of the county.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-142 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-142 - Qualifications of judge pro tempore; residence; salary; exclusion from retirement provisions

12-142.  Qualifications of judge pro tempore;  residence;  salary;  exclusion from retirement provisions A. A judge pro tempore of the superior court shall be: 1. Not less than thirty years of age. 2. Of good moral character. 3. Admitted to the practice of law in this state for not less than five years next preceding his appointment. 4. A resident of this state for not less than five years next preceding his appointment. B. A judge pro tempore may be appointed to serve in the county of his residence or in a county of which he is not a resident. C. The salary of a judge pro tempore shall be paid for the period of the appointment based on an annual salary equal to that of a superior court judge. A judge pro tempore may agree in advance to donate any or all of his services. D. Judges pro tempore are not subject to any provision of law relating to the retirement of judges.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-143 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-143 - Payment of salaries and other expenses; providing facilities; judicial employees

12-143.  Payment of salaries and other expenses;  providing facilities;  judicial employees A. The salary of a judge pro tempore shall be paid one-half by the state and one-half by the county to which such judge is assigned. B. The sessions of the superior court presided over by a judge pro tempore shall be held wherever the county board of supervisors may direct,  if approved by the chief justice of the supreme court. The expense for the court and other required facilities such as attendants,  judicial employees,  fuel,  lights and supplies suitable and sufficient for the transaction of business shall be provided by the county. C. Assignment of judicial employees to the court over which a judge pro tempore presides,  such as any deputy clerk of the court,  certified superior court reporter,  bailiff,  interpreter and adult probation officer,  shall be made by the county.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-144 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-144 - Limitations; term; reappointment; extension of duties; powers and duties

12-144.  Limitations;  term;  reappointment;  extension of duties;  powers and duties A. The chief justice of the supreme court may appoint a judge pro tempore of the superior court for a county pursuant to section 12-141 without regard to the number of judges that are prescribed by section 12-121. B. The term of a judge pro tempore may be for any period of time not to exceed twelve months for any one term. The chief justice may reappoint a person who was previously appointed as a judge pro tempore. The chief justice may at any time terminate the term of a judge pro tempore. C. The judicial powers and duties of a judge pro tempore shall extend beyond the period of the judge pro tempore's appointment for the purpose of hearing and determining any proceeding necessary to a final determination of a cause heard by the judge in whole or in part during the period of the judge's appointment. D. The powers and duties of a judge pro tempore of the superior court are the same as are provided for superior court judges in article 2 of this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-145 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-145 - Appointment of judges pro tempore of the court of appeals

12-145.  Appointment of judges pro tempore of the court of appeals Upon request of the chief judge of a division of the court of appeals,  the chief justice of the state supreme court may appoint judges pro tempore of the court of appeals for such division in the manner prescribed by this article,  subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-146 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-146 - Qualifications of court of appeals judge pro tempore; residence; salary; exclusion from retirement provisions

12-146.  Qualifications of court of appeals judge pro tempore;  residence;  salary;  exclusion from retirement provisions A. A judge pro tempore of the court of appeals shall be: 1. Not less than thirty years of age. 2. Of good moral character. 3. Admitted to the practice of law in this state for not less than five years next preceding his appointment. 4. A resident of this state for not less than five years next preceding his appointment. B. A judge pro tempore may be appointed to serve in the division of his residence or in a division of which he is not a resident. C. The salary of a judge pro tempore shall be paid for the period of his appointment based on an annual salary equal to that of a judge of the court of appeals. A judge pro tempore may agree in advance to donate any or all of his services. D. Judges pro tempore are not subject to any provision of law relating to the retirement of judges.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-147 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-147 - Limitations; term; reappointment; extension of duties; powers and duties

12-147.  Limitations;  term;  reappointment;  extension of duties;  powers and duties A. The chief justice of the state supreme court may appoint a judge pro tempore for a division of the court of appeals as provided for in section 12-145 without regard to the number of judges prescribed by section 12-120,  subsection B. B. The term of a judge pro tempore may be for any period of time not to exceed six months for any one term,  and a person previously appointed as judge pro tempore may be reappointed by the chief justice. The chief justice may at any time terminate the term of a judge pro tempore. C. The judicial powers and duties of a judge pro tempore shall extend beyond the period of his appointment for the purpose of hearing and determining any proceeding necessary to a final determination of a cause heard by him in whole or in part during the period of his appointment. D. The powers and duties of a judge pro tempore of the court of appeals are the same as are provided for court of appeals judges in article 1.1 of this chapter,  relating to the court of appeals.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-161 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-161 - Definition of tax court

12-161.  Definition of tax court A. In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires,  " tax court"  means the tax department of the superior court in Maricopa county when exercising the original jurisdiction of the superior court over cases of equity and at law which involve the legality of any tax,  impost or assessment. B. This court shall be known as the Arizona tax court.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-162 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-162 - Administration of the tax court; principal office; travel expenses; facilities; employees

12-162.  Administration of the tax court;  principal office;  travel expenses;  facilities;  employees A. The tax court is under the administrative supervision of the presiding judge of the superior court in Maricopa county,  who shall establish the personnel and budget requirements of the principal office of the court. B. The principal office of the tax court is at the superior court in Maricopa county,  which county shall fund the personnel and budget requirements of the principal office as determined by the presiding judge. C. The tax court may hold hearings in any county seat to provide a reasonable opportunity for taxpayers to appear before the court. If the court holds hearings in any county other than the county in which the principal office is located,  the travel and per diem expenses of the tax judge and tax court staff shall be paid by the county in which the tax court is sitting. D. If holding court in any county other than the county in which the principal office is located,  the county in which the tax court is sitting shall provide reasonable access to existing facilities for the hearing and trial of tax cases in accordance with section 12-130 and guidelines approved by the supreme court. E. The clerk of the tax court shall be a deputy clerk of the superior court.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-163 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-163 - Assignment to tax court

12-163.  Assignment to tax court A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  if it appears from the pleadings or other pleadings filed with the superior court that an action involves the imposition,  assessment or collection of a tax,  including all questions of law and fact relating to disputes about taxes,  or the providing of tax decisions,  arising under title 5,  chapter 1,  2,  3 or 4,  title 23,  chapter 4 or 6 or title 20,  28,  42,  43 or 48,  or disputes between political subdivisions of this state regarding taxes,  except for criminal cases which involve any of the foregoing,  the presiding judge of the superior court shall assign the action to the tax court. Actions involving appeals to the superior court concerning taxes imposed or collected by local jurisdictions shall also be assigned by the presiding judge to the tax court. B. An action involving the imposition,  assessment or collection of a tax,  including questions of law or fact relating to a dispute about taxes,  arising under title 42,  chapters 11 through 16 may be filed in either the tax court or the superior court. C. The supreme court shall adopt rules regarding the identification and assignment of actions to the tax court including a requirement that any action involving matters to be assigned to the tax court under subsection A of this section be identified as a tax court matter at the time of filing,  by captioning the pleading " in the Arizona tax court" . D. If any order not amounting to a judgment has been entered by the superior court prior to assignment of the matter to the tax court,  the tax court,  on application of any party or on its own motion within thirty days after the assignment,  may reconsider any order so entered.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-164 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-164 - Qualifications and assignment of tax judge; qualifications and appointments of judges pro tempore and commissioners assigned to the tax court

12-164.  Qualifications and assignment of tax judge;  qualifications and appointments of judges pro tempore and commissioners assigned to the tax court A. A judge of the tax court shall be a superior court judge who has been duly selected as provided by law and assigned to the tax court by the presiding judge of the superior court in Maricopa county. B. In addition to the qualifications prescribed by law for a superior court judge,  a judge of the tax court shall demonstrate a willingness to specialize in tax cases and a willingness to serve as a tax judge for at least two years or the remainder of his current term of office,  whichever is less. C. In addition to the qualifications set forth in section 12-142,  a judge pro tempore appointed to serve in the tax court by the chief justice of the supreme court pursuant to section 12-141 shall qualify under minimum standards of experience and education in tax law established by the supreme court. D. In addition to the qualifications set forth in section 12-211,  a court commissioner appointed to serve in the tax court by the presiding judge of Maricopa county pursuant to section 12-213 shall qualify under minimum standards of experience and education in tax law established by the supreme court.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-165 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-165 - Venue; change of judge

12-165.  Venue;  change of judge A. All actions involving disputes arising under the jurisdiction of the tax court shall be brought in the superior court in Maricopa county. B. Except for actions that involve disputes about taxes arising under title 42,  chapters 11 through 16,  an action involving a tax,  impost or assessment that is filed in another county shall be transferred to the tax court. C. A change of judge in the tax court shall be granted only for cause as prescribed in section 12-409. If a party to an action described by section 12-163,  subsection B,  exercises its right to a change of judge,  the action shall not be reassigned to the tax court.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-166 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-166 - Commencement of proceedings

12-166.  Commencement of proceedings Except as provided in this article,  proceedings in the tax court shall be governed by the rules of civil procedure in the superior court.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-167 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-167 - Filing fees; filing by mail

12-167.  Filing fees;  filing by mail A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  the filing and appearance fees in the tax court are the same as the statutory fees in the superior court and are subject to the same exemptions provided by law for this state or a county,  city,  town or political subdivision. B. The filing and appearance fees for small claims actions in the tax court are established pursuant to section 12-284 and are subject to the same exemptions provided by law for this state or a county,  city,  town or political subdivision. If the tax judge determines that a small claims action should be heard as a regular tax court case,  the judge shall require the parties to pay the full fees prescribed in subsection A of this section less any filing and appearance fees already paid. C. Actions filed in the tax court are subject to all fees for the services and in the amounts prescribed in section 12-284 for the clerk of the superior court. D. Filings with the tax court may be made by mail. If a pleading is filed by mail,  the date of the postmark is the date of filing.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-168 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-168 - Proceedings

12-168.  Proceedings A. Proceedings before the court are original,  independent proceedings and shall be tried de novo. B. If an action is an appeal from an order or determination of an administrative agency,  the action shall be an original proceeding in the nature of a suit to set aside the order or determination.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-169 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-169 - Rules of procedure; reporting

12-169.  Rules of procedure;  reporting A. The superior court in Maricopa county may adopt rules of procedure and practice for the tax court if supplemental rules to the existing rules of civil procedure for the superior court and the uniform rules of practice of the superior court are needed to simplify procedures and pleadings in the tax court. All rules of the tax court shall be approved by the supreme court. B. All proceedings before the tax court,  except small claims proceedings,  shall be officially reported unless this requirement is waived by the parties with the consent of the tax judge.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-170 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-170 - Decisions; judgment; appeal

12-170.  Decisions;  judgment;  appeal A. The tax court,  except when it is sitting as a small claims tax court,  shall render its decision in writing and,  on its own motion or at the request of a party,  include a concise statement of the facts found and the conclusions of law reached by the court. B. In its judgment the court shall grant the relief,  invoke the remedies and issue any orders which are appropriate to its decision. C. The judgment is final unless within thirty days after the entry of the judgment a notice of appeal is filed with the clerk of the tax court. The appeal shall be heard by a department of division 1 of the court of appeals designated by the chief judge of the division pursuant to section 12-120.04.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-171 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-171 - Publication of decisions

12-171.  Publication of decisions Decisions of the tax court that the court finds are of general public interest,  other than decisions relating to ad valorem property tax,  shall be published and distributed in the same manner as provided for the publication and distribution of the opinions of the supreme court.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-172 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-172 - Small claims procedures; election; judge

12-172.  Small claims procedures;  election;  judge A. A taxpayer may elect to use simplified,  small claims procedures in the following cases: 1. Disputes concerning the valuation or classification of property in which the property is class three property as described in section 42-12003 or in which the full cash value of all real or personal property does not exceed two million dollars. If the case under this paragraph is based on the income approach to value,  the taxpayer shall comply with section 42-16052 no later than ten business days before the hearing. 2. Disputes concerning all other taxes in which the amount of the taxes,  interest at the time of assessment and penalties in dispute is less than five thousand dollars. B. A taxpayer elects to use small claims procedures by indicating in the caption of the complaint that the matter is a small claims procedure in the tax court. C. The judge or a commissioner of the tax court shall hear small claims cases.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-173 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-173 - Notice; dismissal; removal

12-173.  Notice;  dismissal;  removal A. After the taxpayer makes an election to use small claims procedures,  the applicable state or local taxing authority shall be notified and provided a copy of the complaint by mail by the clerk of the tax court and becomes a party to the small claims case after receiving the notice. B. A taxpayer may dismiss a small claims case before the entry of judgment by notifying the clerk of the tax court in writing. A dismissal by the taxpayer is with prejudice. C. The judge or commissioner may reclassify a small claims procedure as a regular tax court case if the requirements of section 12-172 are not met.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-174 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-174 - Hearing; representation; no appeal right

12-174.  Hearing;  representation;  no appeal right A. A small claims hearing shall be informal and the judge or commissioner may hear any testimony and receive any evidence necessary for a just and equitable determination of the case. All testimony shall be given under oath. B. A party in a small claims case may appear on his own behalf or may be represented by an attorney licensed in this state or any other person the court allows to participate in the hearing. C. The judgment in a small claims case in the tax court is conclusive on all parties and shall not be appealed. The judgment may include any orders necessary to effectuate the judgment but shall not be considered as judicial precedent or be given any effect in any other proceeding.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-201 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-201 - Oath; office; deputies

12-201.  Oath;  office;  deputies A. The clerk of the supreme court shall,  before entering on the duties of his office,  take the oath of office. B. The clerk shall keep his office at the capitol,  and may appoint deputies.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-202 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-202 - Duties; record of proceedings; certified copies

12-202.  Duties;  record of proceedings;  certified copies A. The clerk shall: 1. Attend sessions of the court. 2. Issue writs and processes of the court. 3. Enter,  under the direction of the court,  all orders,  judgments and decrees required to be entered,  the title of each action,  the date of filing it in the supreme court,  and a memorandum of all subsequent proceedings,  with the date and the fees charged. 4. Keep such other records and perform such other duties as required by law or the court. B. The record of the proceedings of the court shall be read,  corrected and signed by the chief justice. C. The clerk shall furnish a certified copy of any record or proceeding of the court on receiving the fee therefor,  except no fee shall be required from state or other public officers whose duties require such certified copy.