Arizona Court Deadline Calculator

Calculate deadlines under Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure with state-specific holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.

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Arizona Court Deadline Calculator
Calculate court deadlines under Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure with state-specific requirements

Arizona Court Deadline Calculator

Calculate deadlines under Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure with state-specific holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.

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Important: This tool provides deadline calculations based on published court rules. Results are not legal advice. Always verify deadlines with the applicable court rules and consult with counsel when in doubt.
Calculate Deadline
Enter the case details to calculate the court deadline

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Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure
Essential Arizona rules for computing time in court proceedings

Rule 6 - Computation of Time

First day excluded, last day included unless it falls on Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday

Rule 12 - Answer Time

20 days for personal service, varies for other service methods

Read Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure
Common Arizona Deadlines
Typical deadlines in Arizona state court practice
Answer to Complaint20 days
Notice of Appeal30 days

* Deadlines may vary by court type and local rules. Always verify with specific court requirements.

Arizona Practice Tips
Expert guidance for Arizona court deadline management
How to Use This Calculator
Step-by-step instructions for accurate deadline calculations
1

Enter Service or Filing Date

Input the date of service or court filing. Arizona Rule 6 governs time computation, excluding the first day and including the last day.

2

Select Response Type

Choose your required filing: Answer (20 days), Motion to Dismiss, or Motion Response.

3

Determine Service Method

Arizona allows personal service, certified mail return receipt, service on attorney, or electronic service. Each method has specific timing requirements.

4

Consider Court Level

Superior Court, Justice Court, and Appellate Courts may have different deadline requirements. Verify the specific court's local rules.

5

Account for Arizona Holidays

Arizona state holidays extend deadlines when they fall on the last day. Include both state and federal holidays in calculations.

6

Verify Electronic Filing

Most Arizona courts require electronic filing with specific deadlines and formatting requirements.