If you've been sued for a debt, check your credit card agreement for an arbitration clause and file a Motion to Compel Arbitration into the case to avoid going to court. To find your arbitration clause, read the fine print, look for dispute resolution key terms, and utilize the CFPB's credit card agreement database.
Rule 11. The Forensics Services Division evaluates defendants for competency in criminal cases. If found competent, they return to trial court; if found incompetent but restorable, they receive treatment in a Restoration to Competency (RTC) program or an Outpatient Treatment Program.
Each County in Arizona has an established arbitration threshold. In Maricopa County, that threshold is $50,000.00. Thus, if your case has a value of approximately $25,000.00, then your case must be certified as an arbitration case. If it is worth in excess of the $50,000.00 limit, it is certified as a jury trial.
Arbitration is a fairer, faster, and less expensive way to resolve disputes than time-consuming and expensive litigation.
Appeal. (a) Filing a Notice of Appeal. Any party who appears and participates in the arbitration proceedings may appeal an arbitrator's award by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk.
General Proceedings and Prehearing Procedures. (a) Arbitrator's Powers. The arbitrator has the power to administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses, determine the admissibility of evidence, and decide the law and the facts in an action.
Compulsory Arbitration is a mandatory program for disputes valued under $50,000. A court-appointed arbitrator reviews the case to decide a just resolution and award.
The Superior Court has general jurisdiction, including civil proceedings where the amount involved exceeds $10,000. For all other cases that Superior Court accepts, please visit the Clerk of Superior Court's webpage for Civil Case Filing Options and Arizona Supreme Court.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
Jurisdiction means the kinds of cases a court has the authority to hear. In justice court you may file a civil lawsuit claiming an amount UP TO AND INCLUDING $10,000. You may also ask for reimbursement of court costs and/or attorneys fees. Court costs include, but are not limited to filing and service fees.