ARS Title 22 - Justices of the Peace & Other Courts Not of Record

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Title 22

Arizona Revised Statutes Title 22

Justices of the Peace and Other Courts Not of Record

Chapter 1	JUSTICE PRECINCTS AND PRECINCT OFFICERS
Article 1	Justice Precincts
22-101	Formation, change or abolishment
22-102	Officers and term of office
22-103	Presiding justice of the peace; selection
Article 2	Justices of the Peace
22-111	Election; term of office
22-112	Powers and duties
22-113	Seal
22-114	Authority to act in other precincts within the county or adjoining precincts; expenses
22-115	Jurisdiction of successor in office
22-116	Funds in possession of justice of the peace; deposit with county treasurer; payment to claimants; disposition of unclaimed funds
22-117	Payment of compensation and expenses
22-118	Failure to disburse fines or forfeitures received; classification
22-119	Purchase of judgment; classification
22-120	Forfeiture of and disqualification from office upon conviction of certain crimes
22-121	Justices of the peace pro tempore; appointment; term; reappointment; extension of duties; powers and duties
22-122	Qualifications of justices of the peace pro tempore; residence; compensation
22-123	Payment of salaries and other expenses; providing facilities; judicial employees
22-124	Custody of records filed; purging; destruction
22-125	Justice of the peace compensation; judicial productivity credits
Article 3	Constables
22-131	Powers and duties; training
22-132	Expenses
22-133	Failure to disburse fine or forfeiture received; classification
22-134	Purchase of judgment; classification
22-135	Forfeiture of and disqualification from office upon conviction of certain crimes
22-136	Constable ethics committee
Chapter 2	CIVIL PROCEEDINGS IN JUSTICE COURTS
Article 1	Jurisdiction and Venue
22-201	Jurisdiction of civil actions
22-202	Venue of civil actions
22-203	Venue when justice of precinct not qualified to try action
22-204	Change of venue
22-205	Procedure when justice disqualified; order and transmittal of papers
Article 2	Pleadings and Procedure
22-211	Procedure and practice
22-212	Civil docket and records
22-213	Time for answer
22-214	Summons; issuance; form
22-215	Oral pleadings
22-216	Allegations required to be made by written and verified pleading
22-217	Subpoena for attendance of witnesses; issuance; service
22-218	Judgment on default
22-219	Confession of judgment without issuance or service of process
22-220	Appearance of defendant; demand or waiver of jury; time of trial; charging the jury
22-221	Postponement of trials
22-222	Oath to officer summoning jury
22-223	Forming jury; challenges
22-224	Oath of jury
Article 3	Judgments and Executions
22-241	Announcement and docketing of verdict or decision
22-242	Recording judgment
22-243	Judgment in replevin
22-244	Writ of execution
22-245	Certificate required with writ of execution sent to another county
22-246	Levy upon real property; limitation and procedure
Article 4	Appeals
22-261	Judgments which may be appealed
22-262	Appeals procedure
22-263	Defective bond
22-264	Transmittal of docket entries and papers
22-265	Notice to appellant for payment of fees
Article 5	Fees and Costs
22-281	Fees and deposits
22-282	Deposit at commencement of action; deposit of money or bond on appeal
22-283	Costs on appeal
22-284	Electronic filing and access; fee; county judicial collection enhancement fund
Chapter 3	CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS IN JUSTICE COURTS
Article 1	Jurisdiction and Venue
22-301	Jurisdiction of criminal actions
22-302	Venue when justice unable to act
22-303	Change of venue; limitation
22-304	Transmittal of papers upon change of venue; trial
Article 2	Trial and Pre-Trial Procedure
22-311	Commencement of action; arrest or summons; examination of witnesses
22-312	Criminal docket
22-313	Procedure
22-314	Bail
22-315	Plea
22-316	Plea of guilty; examination to determine gravity of offense
22-317	Plea of not guilty
22-318	Postponement of trial
22-319	Presence of defendant
22-320	Trial by jury; forming jury
22-321	Challenges to jury and jurors
22-322	Oath of jury
22-323	Trial before jury; charging jury on facts prohibited
22-324	Verdict of jury; officer in charge of jury during deliberation
22-325	Verdict; entry; several defendants; partial verdict
22-326	Discharge of jury; retrial of action
22-327	Acquittal; discharge of defendant; payment of costs by complainant when prosecution malicious
Article 3	New Trial and Arrest of Judgment
22-341	Motion for new trial or arrest of judgment
22-342	Pronouncing and entering judgment
Article 4	Judgment and Sentence
22-352	Judgment; imprisonment for fine; limitation; lien
22-353	Sentence of fine only; discharge of defendant
22-354	Sentence to pay fine; custody and release of defendant
22-355	Sentence of imprisonment; authority to enforce
Article 5	Appeals
22-371	Right of appeal; procedure for taking appeal; transcript
22-371.01	Disposition of appeal bonds
22-372	Bond on appeal; stay of sentence
22-373	Transmittal of papers on appeal
22-373.01	Dismissal of appeal; remand to court of origin
22-374	Superior court trial or determination of appeal
22-375	Limitation of appeal from superior court in action appealed from inferior court
Chapter 4	MUNICIPAL COURTS
Article 1	General Provisions
22-401	Municipal court defined
22-402	Establishment and jurisdiction
22-403	Presiding officer of municipal court; appointment; compensation; justice of the peace as magistrate
22-404	Disposition of fines and forfeitures
22-405	Collection of fines
22-406	Civil action to recover penalty; procedure
22-407	Failure to make payment or disbursement of fines or forfeitures received; classification
22-408	Electronic filing and access; fee
Article 2	Procedure
22-421	Commencement of action; arrest or summons; examination of witnesses
22-422	Docket
22-423	Procedure
22-424	Bail; preparation of schedule; designation; civil deposits
22-425	Jury trials and appeals in municipal courts
22-426	Jury formation in municipal courts; optional procedure
22-427	Authority of city or town magistrate
22-428	Custody of records filed; purging; destruction
22-429	Judgment; imprisonment for fine; limitation; lien
Chapter 5	SMALL CLAIMS DIVISIONS OF JUSTICE COURTS
Article 1	General Provisions
22-501	Definition
22-502	Establishment of small claims division
22-503	Jurisdiction; exceptions
22-504	Transfer to justice court
22-505	Venue of small claims actions; permissible motions
22-506	Hearing officers
22-507	Clerk of the small claims division
Article 2	Pleadings and Procedure
22-511	Schedule of hearings
22-512	Parties; representation
22-513	Method of service
22-514	Time for answer
22-515	Setting of trials; failure to appear; continuances
22-516	Trial procedure
22-517	Counterclaims exceeding jurisdiction; procedures; sanctions for improper assertion
22-518	Jury trials prohibited
22-519	Appeals
22-520	Recording judgment
22-521	Docket and records
22-522	Fees
22-523	Notice to public
22-524	Debtor's examination

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