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Ariz. R. Small Cl. P. 11
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Rule 11 Transferring the Lawsuit to the Justice Court Civil Division
Rule Text
(a) Requesting Transfer. Either party can file a request to transfer the lawsuit to the civil division of the justice court no later than 10 business days before the hearing date.
(b) Voluntary Dismissal After Transfer. If a defendant requests transfer but has not filed an answer or counterclaim, a plaintiff who does not want the lawsuit to proceed in the civil division has 15 days after the transfer request to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit.
Amendment history: Added Aug. 27, 2019, effective Jan. 1, 2020.