Arizona § 45-255 - Appointment of master; compensation
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-255 — Appointment of master; compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-255. Appointment of master; compensation
A. The superior court judge assigned to the adjudication may appoint a master or masters under rule 53 of the Arizona rules of civil procedure to report on legal and factual issues designated under a specific order of reference.
B. A master's compensation and other expenses related to the conduct of an adjudication shall be fixed by the court and paid out of the fund of fees paid by the claimants pursuant to section 45-254. If that fund of fees is insufficient, a master's compensation and other expenses related to the conduct of an adjudication shall be paid from the state general fund as a separate line item appropriation for the superior court.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 45-255
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-255 cover?
Section 45-255 ("Appointment of master; compensation") 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 § 45-255?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-255" (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 § 45-255 apply to my situation?
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