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Superior Court of Arizona in Pima County Electronic Filing Rules

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Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions. This page is scoped to Superior Court of Arizona in Pima County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

A represented litigant's complaint is filed electronically, while a self-represented litigant may file at the civil clerk's desk or elect to file electronically through AZTurboCourt.

The Complaint (initiating pleading) is filed at the civil desk with Clerk of the Court, if a self-represented litigant, (1st floor of the courthouse) or electronically filed, if an attorney, setting forth the allegations against defendants and relief sought. NOTE: A self-represented litigant has the option to sign up with AZTurboCourt and file electronically utilizing the instructions for Pima County.

Applies to
Motion

Self-represented litigants file motions at the clerk's office, while attorneys file motions electronically through AZTurboCourt.

Motions shall be filed with the Clerk’s Office (if a self-represented litigant) or electronically via AZTurboCourt (if filer is an attorney).

Applies to
Civil case document

Attorneys practicing before the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County must electronically file all civil case documents.

As of June 30, 2015, it became mandatory for all attorney’s practicing before the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County to e-file all civil case documents.

Applies to
Civil case document

The mandatory e-filing requirement does not apply to self-represented litigants or the case types and documents identified in Administrative Order No. 2015-31.

This mandatory e-filing does not apply to self-represented litigants or those case types and other documents set out in Administrative Order No. 2015-31 issued by the Supreme Court of Arizona.

Applies to
Civil case document

Self-represented litigants may elect to file civil documents on paper through the Civil Clerk’s Office or enroll in electronic filing.

Self-represented litigants have the option of paper filing through the Clerk’s Office (Civil) or signing up for e-filing.

Common questions about Superior Court of Arizona in Pima County electronic filing rules

Is electronic filing required in Superior Court of Arizona in Pima County?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. A represented litigant's complaint is filed electronically, while a self-represented litigant may file at the civil clerk's desk or elect to file electronically through AZTurboCourt.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION (ARCivP 3; PCLR 2.12)

Is electronic filing required in Superior Court of Arizona in Pima County?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Self-represented litigants file motions at the clerk's office, while attorneys file motions electronically through AZTurboCourt.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DISCOVERY PHASE (ARCivP 33 – 37)

Is electronic filing required in Superior Court of Arizona in Pima County?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Attorneys practicing before the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County must electronically file all civil case documents.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CIVIL E-FILING IN PIMA COUNTY