Arizona § 12-109 - Rules and administrative orders of pleading, practice and procedure; adoption; prohibitions; electronic signatures; distribution
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§ 12-109. Rules and administrative orders of pleading, practice and procedure; adoption; prohibitions; electronic signatures; distribution
A. The supreme court, by rules or administrative orders, shall regulate pleading, practice and procedure in judicial proceedings in all courts of this state to simplify pleading, practice and procedure and promote speedy determination of litigation on its merits.
B. The rules and administrative orders shall not do any of the following:
1. Abridge, enlarge or modify substantive rights of a litigant.
2. Abridge, enlarge or modify statutory, contractual or common law real property rights or questions of substantive law.
C. The court may allow documents that require a sworn written declaration, verification, certificate, statement, oath or affidavit to be signed with an electronic signature.
D. The supreme court shall print and distribute the rules and administrative orders to all members of the state bar and to all other persons who apply.
E. The rules shall not become effective until sixty days after distribution.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-109
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-109 cover?
Section 12-109 ("Rules and administrative orders of pleading, practice and procedure; adoption; prohibitions; electronic signatures; distribution") 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 § 12-109?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-109" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 12-109 apply to my situation?
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