Ariz. J. Ct. R. Civ. P. 101

Application and interpretation.

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Rule 101: Application and interpretation.
a. Title of these rules. These rules are called the Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure
(“JCRCP”). [ARCP 85]
b. Application of these rules. These rules apply to civil lawsuits in justice courts in Arizona.
These rules do not apply to evictions, civil traffic or civil boating proceedings, or to protective
orders or injunctions against harassment in justice courts. Rule 113(i) concerning dismissal
because of lack of service and Rule 140 regarding entry of default judgments apply in small
claims cases. [ARCP 1]
c. Interpretation of these rules. Judges and parties should use and interpret these rules so that
civil lawsuits are resolved speedily, inexpensively, and fairly. [ARCP 1]
d. Relationship of these rules to the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure. These rules replace the
Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure (“the superior court rules”). Differences in language between
a justice court rule and a superior court rule are intended only to make the justice court rule
simpler and easier to understand. Case law interpreting a superior court rule is authoritative
unless a justice court rule expressly adds a requirement or provides a right not found in a
superior court rule. For ease of reference, any related superior court rules are shown in brackets
at the end of a corresponding subsection of these rules.

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