AZ-D — Judge-Specific Procedures
D. Ariz. — AZ-D's three-division structure produces division-level procedural variation that goes beyond individual judge overlay.
AZ-D's three-division structure produces division-level procedural variation that goes beyond individual judge overlay.
Divisions
- Phoenix (PHX): Primary commercial division.
- Tucson (TUC): Southern Arizona.
- Prescott (PCT): Northern Arizona.
Mechanics
- Case numbering (LRCiv 3.2(a)): Includes division designation in the case number (e.g., CV-11-0001-PHX-JAT).
- Division assignment: By venue (county where case arises).
- Cross-division scheduling (LRCiv 1.1(c)): *'Conflicts in scheduling between divisions of this Court may be governed by local rule or general order.'*
- Individual judge pages: azd.uscourts.gov has individual judge pages with current standing orders.
For the trap on division-coded case numbers, see Watchpoints #5.