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Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026

Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior Courts of Arizona governing pleadings, motions, parties, discovery, trials, judgments, provisional remedies, compulsory arbitration, and general provisions.

Browse all 136 rules of the 2026 edition organized by section below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Sections

I. Scope of Rules—One Form of Action II. Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders; Duties of Counsel III. Pleadings and Motions; Pretrial Procedures IV. Parties V. Disclosure and Discovery VI. Trials VII. Judgment VIII. Provisional and Final Remedies; Special Proceedings IX. Compulsory Arbitration X. General Provisions
I. Scope of Rules—One Form of Action Rules 1–2 II. Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders; Duties of Counsel Rules 3–6 III. Pleadings and Motions; Pretrial Procedures Rules 7–16.3 IV. Parties Rules 17–25 V. Disclosure and Discovery Rules 26–37 VI. Trials Rules 38–53 VII. Judgment Rules 54–63 VIII. Provisional and Final Remedies; Special Proceedings Rules 64–71 IX. Compulsory Arbitration Rules 72–77 X. General Provisions Rules 78–Form 14(b)