# Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 3: Rule 3. Computation of Time; Shortening or Extension of Time

> Arizona · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_AREVICTP_R3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ariz. R. P. Eviction Actions 3
- **Heading:** Rule 3. Computation of Time; Shortening or Extension of Time
- **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 3

## Text

a. Computation of Time. Unless otherwise stated in these Rules, or unless an applicable statute provides otherwise, the time limitations prescribed in these rules shall mean calendar days. b. Shortening or Extension of Time. Except as specifically provided for by statute or these rules, the time for doing any of the acts provided for in these rules or by order of the court may be shortened or extended by the court upon stipulation or upon motion for good cause shown. c. How to Calculate Time: Day of the Act or Default. In calculating any period of time specified or allowed by these rules, by any local rules, by order of a court, or by any applicable statute, the day of the act or default from which the designated period of time begins to run is not included. d. How to Calculate Time: Last Day. The last day of the period is included, unless the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday.

## 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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