Judge Christopher Whitten
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements2 rules
Motions or stipulations requiring an order must include a proposed order in WORD format.
If you file a motion or stipulation that requires an order, please provide a proposed order, when applicable, in WORD format.
Document Type
Motion
Requests for oral argument must be indicated in the caption, not the body of the filing.
If you think oral argument is necessary, you should indicate that in the caption. I will not look for that request in the body.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Attorneys must generally file all documents electronically pursuant to Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Orders.
Pursuant to Arizona Supreme Court's Administrative Orders, generally all documents filed by an attorney must be filed electronically.
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Default packets and garnishment packets must be filed electronically, but proof-of-filing packets must be submitted to the civil commissioner's divisions.
The Administrative Order recognizes an exception for Civil Court Commissioner Default Packets and Garnishment packets. The documents must be filed electronically, but the packets containing proof of filing of the documents must be submitted to the civil commissioner's divisions.
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Necessary hearing documents must be submitted in advance via email to the JA and Bailiff, or electronically via JAX.
Please submit necessary documents in advance via email to both the JA and Bailiff, or electronically via JAX.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
In exigent circumstances, a written motion must be filed with the clerk and emailed to Division Staff at least 48 hours before the hearing.
If a telephonic-only hearing will not suffice in an exigent circumstance, counsel for a Party may file a written Motion with the clerk of the court and email it directly to Division Staff at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing to allow the Court to rule on the Motion.
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For adoptions, attorneys must send necessary documents to the division before the hearing, preferably one week ahead via FedEx.
For adoptions, Attorneys must send the necessary documents to the division prior to the hearing date. Preferably, send all documents to the Court one week ahead via FedEx.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Summons and complaints are commonly served by a registered private process server or the sheriff, typically for a fee.
The common practice is to use a registered private process server or the sheriff to serve a summons or complaint. In most instances a fee will be charge for the service.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Parties must notify the court if they agree on an extension to file a response or reply.
If you agree on an extension to file a response or reply, please let us know.
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Chambers Communication Rules
For emergency hearings on restraining orders or preliminary injunctions, documents must be emailed to civilemergencies@jbazmc.maricopa.gov.
If you file for a restraining order or preliminary injunction and need an emergency hearing, you must email your documents to civilemergencies@jbazmc.maricopa.gov.
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To schedule a hearing before a civil commissioner, call (602) 506-1497 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
If you need to schedule a hearing assigned to a civil commissioner call (602) 506-1497 on Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm
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Contact the division promptly by phone or email if other document delivery methods are infeasible by the hearing date.
Please contact the division. If these methods are infeasible by the hearing date, promptly call or email the division with a copy of the order.
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Contact the division by email or phone before the hearing if you have not received a meeting invitation.
If you have not received a meeting invitation, please email or call the division directly- prior to the hearing time.
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Contact division staff by phone (602-372-1164) or email with any questions or suggestions about court procedures.
We thank you for your patience and appreciate your willingness to adapt during this time. These procedures will be revisited on an ongoing basis; please call 602-372-1164 or email division staff with any questions or suggestions.
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