Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 316

As amended through December 3, 2024
Rule 316 - Motions
(a) Form. Motions must be in writing, unless otherwise authorized by the court, and state the basis for the relief sought. The filing party must state the other parties' positions on the issues raised by the motion, or if their positions are not known, must inform the court of the efforts made to reach the other parties.
(b) Filing. A motion must be filed with the clerk. A copy of the motion must be provided to the assigned judge at the time of filing. If a judge has not yet been assigned to the matter, a copy of the motion must be provided to the presiding juvenile judge or that judge's designee. The filing party must serve all other parties with a copy of the motion pursuant to Rule 106.
(c) Response. A response to a motion must be filed no later than 5 days after service. No reply may be filed unless authorized by the court. The court may at any time and for cause, with or without motion or notice, enlarge or reduce time frames if the request is made before the expiration of the originally prescribed period or as that period was extended by prior order.
(d) Court Ruling. Except as these rules or statutes provide otherwise, if no party objects or the time for a response has expired, the court may rule on the motion with or without a hearing.

Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 316

Adopted Dec. 8, 2021, effective 7/1/2022.