Judge Gregory Como
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Document Filing Requirements2 rules
Filers using AI must independently verify every citation and legal authority, confirm all facts are true and supported by the record, and direct the AI tool to provide only real, verifiable citations.
To reduce errors (and minimize the risk of sanctions), the Court expects filers using AI to: Independently and carefully verify every citation and legal authority using official or reliable legal sources. Again, the party using AI is responsible for false citations. Confirm all facts are true and supported by evidence in the record. Tell the AI tool to provide only real and verifiable citations with links to the cases when possible. Remember: AI tools are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice.
Document Type
Ai Assisted Filing
Every filer is accountable for the accuracy of filings, and a party who irresponsibly uses AI or knowingly submits pleadings with non-existent facts or caselaw shall be subject to sanctions (inaccurate or fabricated material may also result in denial of relief).
The Court supports responsible use of technology, but every filer is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of what is filed. A party who is irresponsible with the use of these tools, or (worse) knowingly submits pleadings with non-existent facts/caselaw, shall be subject to sanctions.
Document Type
Pleadings
Filing & Service rules
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Each party is presumptively limited to one summary judgment motion per case and must file a written request with the Court before filing any additional such motion.
Each party is presumptively limited to filing one motion for summary judgment in each case. If a party believes an additional motion is warranted, that party shall file a written request with the Court.
Page 1 | Motion Practice
A Trial Scheduling Conference will not be set until a party requests one in writing, and the request must state that discovery is complete, the parties have completed a mediation or settlement conference, and the dispositive motion deadline has passed or all dispositive motions have been decided.
This Division does not normally set a Trial Scheduling Conference (TSC) until requested by a party in writing. Any party may request a TSC, as long as the party states: (1) discovery is complete; (2) the parties have completed a mediation or settlement conference; and (3) the deadline for filing dispositive motions has passed or all dispositive motions have been decided.
Page 1 | Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments
All disclosure and discovery disputes must follow Rule 26(d) of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, and no motion to compel may be filed unless the Court specifically authorizes it following a Rule 26(d) hearing.
The parties are required to follow the procedures set forth in Rule 26(d), Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, for all disputes regarding disclosure and discovery. No motions to compel may be filed unless the Court has specifically authorized such a motion following a Rule 26(d) hearing.
Page 1 | Discovery or Disclosure Disputes and/or Sanctions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Parties seeking an extension of scheduling order deadlines must file a motion or stipulation to extend the deadlines before the deadlines expire.
If a party, or the parties jointly, find that they need an extension of deadlines in the scheduling order, they shall file a motion or stipulation to extend the deadlines before the deadlines expire.
Page 1 | Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments