Arizona § 12-905 - Jurisdiction and venue
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-905 — Jurisdiction and venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-905. Jurisdiction and venue
A. Jurisdiction to review final administrative decisions is vested in the superior court.
B. If the venue of the action to review a final administrative decision is expressly prescribed in the statute under authority of which the decision was made, such venue shall control, but if the venue is not prescribed, an action to review a final administrative decision may be commenced in the superior court of any county in which any of the following conditions obtains:
1. Any part of the hearing or proceeding culminating in the decision of the administrative agency was held.
2. Any part of the subject matter involved is situated.
3. Any part of the transaction giving rise to the proceedings before the agency occurred.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-905
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-905 cover?
Section 12-905 ("Jurisdiction and venue") 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 § 12-905?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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