Arizona § 22-516 Trial procedure

Arizona Statutes

§ 22-516 — Trial procedure

Arizona § 22-516

Title 22Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 5SMALL CLAIMS DIVISIONS OF JUSTICE COURTS

Art. 2Pleadings and Procedure

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 22-516 (2026).

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A.The justice of the peace or hearing officer shall conduct the trial in such a manner to do justice between the parties and shall not be bound by formal rules of procedure, pleading or evidence except for statutory provisions relating to privileged communications. Any evidence deemed material, relevant and competent may be admitted.

B.Discovery proceedings shall not be used in the small claims procedure.

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A. The justice of the peace or hearing officer shall conduct the trial in such a manner to do justice between the parties and shall not be bound by formal rules of procedure, pleading or evidence except for statutory provisions relating to privileged communications. Any evidence deemed material, relevant and competent may be admitted.

B. Discovery proceedings shall not be used in the small claims procedure.