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Arizona Rules of Procedure for Special Actions – 2026

Rules of Procedure for Special Actions in Arizona, covering the substitute for the common-law writs of certiorari, mandamus, and prohibition.

Browse all 31 rules of the 2026 edition 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.

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Part I. General Provisions Part II. Original Special Actions Part III. Appellate Special Actions Part IV. Actions Involving Industrial Commission Awards Appendix Forms of Caption

Part I. General Provisions

Rule 1 Scope and Construction; Computing Time; Confidentiality Rule 2 Special Actions Defined Rule 3 Statutory Authority for Certain Special Actions Rule 3.1 Original Special Actions Other Than Statutory Special Actions Rule 4 Grounds for Bringing a Special Action Rule 5 Parties

Part II. Original Special Actions

Rule 6 Where to File Original Special Actions Rule 7 Procedures for Original Special Actions Rule 8 Filing Fees; Filing of Documents; Clerk's Distribution of Documents Rule 9 Stays in Original Special Actions Rule 10 Decisions, Judgments, and Appellate Review in Original Special Actions

Part III. Appellate Special Actions

Rule 11 General Provisions for Appellate Special Actions Rule 12 Factors for Accepting or Declining Jurisdiction of Appellate Special Actions Rule 13 Designation of a Question for Special Action Review Rule 14 Petition, Response, and Reply Rule 15 Filing Fees; Service of Documents; Clerk's Distribution of Documents; Request for ... Rule 16 Procedure for Stay Requests in Appellate Special Actions Rule 17 Costs and Attorney Fees Rule 18 Disposition of Appellate Special Actions Rule 19 Motions for Reconsideration in Appellate Special Actions Rule 20 Petition for Review to the Supreme Court

Part IV. Actions Involving Industrial Commission Awards

Rule 21 Review of Industrial Commission Awards by the Court of Appeals Rule 22 Petitions for Special Action Review of Industrial Commission Matters Rule 23 Service and Distribution of Documents in Industrial Commission Matters Rule 24 Notice of Appearance; Respondent's Request for Affirmative Relief in Industrial Co... Rule 25 Briefs in Industrial Commission Matters Rule 26 Action by the Court of Appeals in Industrial Commission Matters

Appendix Forms of Caption

Form 1 Caption for Original Special Action in the Superior Court Form 2 Caption for Appellate Special Action in the Court of Appeals Form 3 Caption for Appellate Special Action in the Superior Court Form 4 Caption for Industrial Commission of Arizona Special Action