# Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 1: Rule 1. Title and Scope of Rules

> Arizona · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Title and Scope of Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Court Rules / Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions / Rule 1

## Text

These rules shall be known and cited as the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions (“RPEA”). These rules shall govern the procedure in the superior courts and justice courts involving forcible and special detainer actions, which are jointly referred to in these rules as “eviction actions.” For purposes of these rules, there shall be only one form of action known as an “eviction action.” The Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure apply only when incorporated by reference in these rules, except that Rule 80(c) shall apply in all courts and Rules 42.1 and 42.2 shall apply in the superior courts. Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA) § 1-901 applies to documents filed through an electronic filing service provider. “Electronic filing service provider” as used in these rules has the same meaning as provided in ACJA § 1-901.

## Nearby sections

- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions (Appendix A. Residential Eviction Information Sheet (Publicat) Appendix A. Residential Eviction Information Sheet (Publication and Distribution Required by the Arizona Supreme Court)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_RPNA3A42FA.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 1 Rule 1. Title and Scope of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R1.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 2 Rule 2. Construction of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R2.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 3 Rule 3. Computation of Time; Shortening or Extension of Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R3.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 4 Rule 4. Duties of Parties and Attorneys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R4.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 5 Rule 5. Summons and Complaint; Issuance, Content and Service of Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R5.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 6 Rule 6. Service of Pleadings, Other Papers and Orders After Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R6.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 6.1 Rule 6.1. Electronic Signatures and Electronic Notarizations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R6_1.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 7 Rule 7. Answers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R7.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 8 Rule 8. Counterclaims and Consolidation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R8.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 9 Rule 9. Motions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R9.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 10 Rule 10. Disclosure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R10.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 11 Rule 11. Initial Appearance and Trial Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R11.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 12 Rule 12. Trial by Jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R12.md)

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