(i) Time Limit for Service. If a defendant is not served with process within 90 days after the complaint is filed, the court--on motion, or on its own after notice to the plaintiff--must dismiss the action without prejudice against that defendant or order that service be made within a specified time.
Generally, your Summons and Complaint must be served within 90 days after you file the Complaint.
Rule 41 - Duties and Obligations of Members (a) Definition. "Unprofessional conduct" means substantial or repeated violations of the oath of Admission to the State Bar or the Lawyer's Creed of Professionalism of the State Bar of Arizona.
An answer must be filed within TWENTY (20) calendar days from the date you were served with the civil summons and complaint. If the complaint was served outside of Arizona, the time to answer time is THIRTY (30) calendar days. In computing the time in which to file an answer, the date of service is not included.
Every matter submitted for determination to a judge of the superior court for decision shall be determined and a ruling made not later than sixty days from submission thereof, in ance with Section 21. Article VI of the Arizona Constitution.
The Defendant's Answer Under federal rules, defendants generally have 21 days to file an answer after they are served with a complaint; the U.S. government has 60 or 90 days, depending on whether it has waived service.
To file a complaint either call 520-724-7400 and ask to speak to a Complaint Coordinator, or fill out our web based Complaint Form if you wish to remain anonymous. Be prepared to provide the following information: Address of property where the problem has occurred or is occurring.