Arizona Judgments are Enforceable for at Least Ten Years The ten years starts running from the when the Clerk of the Court enters in the judgment. This is important to understand because the date the Clerk of the Court enters the judgment can (and often is) different from the date the judge signed the judgment.
The Fines / Fees and Restitution Enforcement Program (FARE) is a statewide initiative of the Arizona Judicial branch. The program was established to hold offenders accountable for financial obligations owed, to assist in the enforcement of court orders, and to increase collections in the Arizona Court system.
A motion to vacate must be filed within a reasonable time. For reasons (1) and (2), the motion must be filed no more than 6 months after the entry of the judgment or the date of the proceeding, whichever is later. The moving party must deliver a copy of the motion to the other party on the date of filing.
How does a creditor go about getting a judgment lien in Arizona? To attach the lien, the creditor files and records a judgment with the county recorder in any Arizona county where the debtor owns property now or where they may own property in the future.
The plaintiff files a document (complaint) with the clerk of the court stating the reasons why the plaintiff is suing the defendant, and what action the plaintiff wants the court to take. A copy of the complaint and a summons are delivered to (served on) the defendant.
For good cause shown, and upon terms the court deems just, the court may set aside a judgment entered upon a failure to appear. A motion to set aside a default judgment shall be made in writing within 30 days after entry of the default judgment.
A default judgment may be entered against a minor, an incapacitated person, or adult in need of protection only if the person's parent, conservator, or guardian-as specified in Rule 17(g) - has appeared.
Once a Default Judgment is issued, it has the same legal impact as if there had been a hearing on the merits of the case. A Default Hearing may also be held if the Judge has some additional questions about the case or if it is requested by a party. JCRCP 140(f).
Under the new version of Rule 68(g), the sanctions against a party who fails to obtain a more favorable judgment than the offer is “twenty percent of the difference between the amount of the offer and the amount of the final judgment.” This change applies to offers of judgment served on or after January 1, 2022.
Take the certified copy to the county Recorder's Office where the Judgment Debtor has real estate property. If the Judgment Debtor has property in different counties, you can record your judgment with each county. NOTE: Fees apply.