0. ATTORNEY VALIDATION CERTIFICATE

I, [Attorney Name], certify that I have reviewed the current statutes, statewide procedural rules, and local rules governing deadline modifications in this matter on [REVIEW_DATE]; that the factual statements in this motion are accurate to the best of my knowledge; that applicable notice or conferral requirements have been satisfied or will be satisfied as represented below; and that I approve this motion for filing on behalf of [Client Name].

Signature: _____ Date: ___

Printed Name: _____ Bar No.: ____

MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME

(Arizona Superior Court in and for the County of [COUNTY_NAME], [JUDICIAL_DIVISION])

1. CAPTION

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ARIZONA SUPERIOR COURT, [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY
[Plaintiff], Case No. [CASE_NUMBER]
Plaintiff, Assigned to: Hon. [JUDGE_NAME]

v.

[Defendant],
Defendant.

2. CERTIFICATION OF CONSULTATION

Pursuant to Ariz. R. Civ. P. 7.1(h), undersigned counsel certifies that [he/she/they] conferred with counsel for [Non-Movant] on [DATE] regarding the relief requested herein. [Non-Movant] [does not oppose / takes no position / opposes] this motion.

3. MOTION

[Movant], through undersigned counsel, respectfully requests that the Court extend the deadline for [describe act] from [CURRENT_DEADLINE] to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE], pursuant to Rule 6(b) of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure.

4. FACTUAL BASIS

1. The Court's [order/Rule 16 scheduling order] entered on [ORDER_DATE] set the current deadline of [CURRENT_DEADLINE].
2. Since issuance of that order, [Movant] has diligently [describe actions], but additional time is necessary because [FACT_DETAILS].
3. The requested extension is limited and will not impact other case deadlines, including the trial date of [TRIAL_DATE], or prejudice [Non-Movant].

5. LEGAL STANDARD

Rule 6(b), Ariz. R. Civ. P., authorizes the Court to extend time for good cause when the request is made before the deadline expires and for excusable neglect if made after. Rule 16(d) further empowers the Court to modify scheduling orders upon a showing of good cause.

6. ARGUMENT

1. Good Cause Exists. [Provide detailed explanation: e.g., "Key witnesses are unavailable until [DATE]," "Recently produced ESI requires additional review."]
2. Diligence Demonstrated. [Summarize steps taken promptly, including meet-and-confer efforts, ongoing discovery tasks, or settlement negotiations.]
3. No Prejudice or Delay. The requested extension maintains the existing trial schedule and allows both parties to prepare fully, promoting resolution on the merits.

7. REQUEST FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, [Movant] respectfully requests that the Court:
1. Extend the deadline for [describe act] to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE];
2. Modify any related interim deadlines as necessary; and
3. Grant such further relief as the Court deems just.

8. PROPOSED ORDER (ATTACHMENT)

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ARIZONA SUPERIOR COURT, [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY
Case No. [CASE_NUMBER]

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v.

[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME

Upon consideration of [Movant]'s Motion for Extension of Time and good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED:

1. The deadline for [describe obligation] is extended to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE].
2. [Optional adjustments].

DATED this ___ day of ____, [YEAR].

Hon. [JUDGE_NAME]
Judge of the Superior Court

9. SIGNATURE BLOCK

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DATED: ____, [YEAR].

[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Arizona [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Email: [EMAIL]

By: _____
[ATTORNEYNAME]
Arizona Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER]
Attorney for [MOVING_PARTY_NAME]

10. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [SERVICE_DATE] the foregoing was filed via AZTurboCourt or accepted e-filing system, which will send notice to all registered parties pursuant to Ariz. R. Civ. P. 5(c). A copy was also served by [method] upon:

[ATTORNEY_NAME]

11. SAMPLE GOOD CAUSE NARRATIVE (TAILOR BEFORE FILING)

On March 12, 2024, [Movant] received 3,400 pages of supplemental records from a third-party provider. The materials revealed new witnesses and data points requiring expert analysis. [Movant] immediately retained the appropriate expert, who was first available on [EXPERT_MEETING_DATE], and coordinated with opposing counsel to schedule any follow-up discovery. Absent a short extension of the current [CURRENT_DEADLINE] to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE], [Movant] cannot incorporate the new information into required submissions. Opposing counsel was contacted on [CONFERRAL_DATE] but declined to stipulate, identifying no concrete prejudice beyond a preference to maintain the existing schedule.

12. MITIGATION COMMITMENT TEMPLATE

1. Maintain the existing trial or dispositive motion dates unless the Court directs otherwise.
2. Produce all outstanding discovery or supplemental disclosures no later than [COMMITMENT_DATE].
3. Offer supplemental deposition or interview availability for affected witnesses during [DATE_RANGE] at [LOCATION].
4. Provide a status update letter to the Court and opposing counsel within [STATUS_UPDATE_WINDOW] days of the new deadline.