Arizona § 12-124 - Appellate jurisdiction; issuance of writs
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-124 — Appellate jurisdiction; issuance of writs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-124. Appellate jurisdiction; issuance of writs
A. The superior court shall have appellate jurisdiction in all actions appealed from justices of the peace, inferior courts, boards and officers from which appeals may, by law, be taken.
B. The superior court may issue writs of certiorari to inferior courts, boards or officers to compel a return of their proceedings, examine or try such proceedings and give any judgment or make any order necessary in furtherance of justice.
C. The superior court may issue writs of prohibition or other remedial writs necessary to carry out its powers.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-124
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-124 cover?
Section 12-124 ("Appellate jurisdiction; issuance of writs") 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 § 12-124?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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