Arizona § 12-165 - Venue; change of judge
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-165 — Venue; change of judge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-165. Venue; change of judge
A. All actions involving disputes arising under the jurisdiction of the tax court shall be brought in the superior court in Maricopa county.
B. Except for actions that involve disputes about taxes arising under title 42, chapters 11 through 16, an action involving a tax, impost or assessment that is filed in another county shall be transferred to the tax court.
C. A change of judge in the tax court shall be granted only for cause as prescribed in section 12-409. If a party to an action described by section 12-163, subsection B, exercises its right to a change of judge, the action shall not be reassigned to the tax court.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-165
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-165 cover?
Section 12-165 ("Venue; change of judge") 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.
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