Arizona § 22-506 - Hearing officers
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-506 — Hearing officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-506. Hearing officers
A. The presiding judge of the superior court in the county may appoint hearing officers for small claims divisions upon recommendation of the justice of the peace.
B. A hearing officer shall be of good moral character and shall be a qualified elector and resident of this state.
C. A hearing officer may serve in any justice of the peace precinct within the county in which he is a resident.
D. A hearing officer shall serve without pay.
E. Special hearing officers may be appointed pursuant to subsection A to hear only mobile home park landlord-tenant controversies arising under title 33, chapter 11 or under the rental agreement between such parties.
F. While acting as a hearing officer for small claims, a hearing officer has the same powers as a justice of the peace.
G. If any party objects to the hearing officer prior to the hearing date, that party's case shall be referred to the justice of the peace of that precinct.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 22-506
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-506 cover?
Section 22-506 ("Hearing officers") 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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