Arizona § 22-515 - Setting of trials; failure to appear; continuances
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-515 — Setting of trials; failure to appear; continuances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-515. Setting of trials; failure to appear; continuances
A. On the filing of an answer by the defendant, the clerk shall set the action for hearing. The hearing shall be set for a date within sixty days of the filing of the defendant's answer. The clerk shall notify the parties of the time and place of the hearing.
B. Any party failing to appear at the time set for hearing risks having an appropriate judgment entered against that party.
C. Continuances of hearings shall be granted only for good cause.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 22-515
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-515 cover?
Section 22-515 ("Setting of trials; failure to appear; continuances") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 22-515?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 22-515 apply to my situation?
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