STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER

(Arizona Superior Court – General Civil Matters)

[// GUIDANCE: Arizona practitioners typically lodge stipulated orders via the “Proposed Orders” queue. Provide enough factual context to satisfy Ariz. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(2) (supporting memorandum requirement) unless waived by the judge. Cite any applicable rule (e.g., Ariz. R. Civ. P. 16, 29, 41(a)(1)(A)(ii)).]

1. CAPTION

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[ATTORNEY OR SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY]
Name: [NAME] (Bar No. [NUMBER])
Firm: [LAW FIRM NAME]
Address: [STREET]
City, State ZIP: [CITY], Arizona [ZIP]
Telephone: [TEL] | Facsimile: [FAX]
E-Mail: [EMAIL]

Attorney for [PARTY NAME]

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Case No. [CASE NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

Assigned to: Hon. [JUDGE NAME]

2. STIPULATION

Plaintiff [PLAINTIFF NAME] and Defendant [DEFENDANT NAME] (collectively, the “Parties”), through counsel, stipulate as follows:

1. Procedural Posture.
   - [Summarize key docket events].
   - [Reference prior scheduling order or minute entry dated [DATE]].

2. Agreed Provisions.
   2.1 [TERM 1: e.g., “The Parties agree that the current disclosure deadline under Ariz. R. Civ. P. 26.1 is extended to [DATE].”]
   2.2 [TERM 2: e.g., “Depositions of [WITNESSES] shall be completed by [DATE] and may be conducted remotely under Ariz. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(7).”]
   2.3 [TERM 3: e.g., “The evidentiary hearing set for [DATE] is vacated and will be reset upon joint notice.”]
   2.4 [Additional terms as necessary].

3. Authority and Good Cause. This stipulation is entered under Ariz. R. Civ. P. [CITE RULE] and is supported by good cause because [BRIEF JUSTIFICATION].

4. Reservation. Except as expressly modified, all other deadlines, rights, and defenses remain unaffected.

5. Request for Entry of Order. The Parties respectfully request that the Court approve this stipulation and enter an order adopting its terms pursuant to Ariz. R. Civ. P. 58(a).

3. SIGNATURES

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DATED this ___ day of __, 20.

[LAW FIRM NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
Attorneys for [PLAINTIFF]

[SECOND LAW FIRM NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
Attorneys for [DEFENDANT]

[// GUIDANCE: Add additional blocks for intervenors or pro se parties. Electronic signatures must comply with Ariz. R. Civ. P. 11(b) and the statewide E-Filing Guidelines.]

4. [PROPOSED] ORDER

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The Court, having reviewed the foregoing Stipulation and finding good cause, ORDERS:

1. The Stipulation is APPROVED and incorporated herein.
2. [ORDERED TERM 1].
3. [ORDERED TERM 2].
4. [ORDERED TERM 3 / ADDITIONAL RELIEF].

All other deadlines and provisions of prior orders remain in effect unless expressly modified.

DATED this _ day of _____, 20__.

Hon. [JUDGE NAME]
Judge of the Superior Court
[// GUIDANCE: Some divisions require the inclusion of a “Copy of the foregoing mailed/delivered to” certificate beneath the signature block. Add if required by the assigned department.]

5. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

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Original e-filed via AZTurboCourt/eFileAZ on [DATE].

COPIES of the foregoing served on the same date to:

☐ [NAME], Counsel for [PARTY], via the eFileAZ electronic service address [EMAIL].
☐ [NAME], [ADDRESS], by [U.S. Mail / Hand Delivery / Email], pursuant to Ariz. R. Civ. P. 5(c).

By: ________
[NAME OF DECLARANT]
[// GUIDANCE: Adjust service description to match the county’s e-service platform and include any additional required certificate language (e.g., Maricopa County Civil Docketing Statement).]

6. FILING & SERVICE CHECKLIST

• Anchor to Ariz. R. Civ. P. authority. Cite the specific rule that permits the stipulated relief (commonly Rules 6(b), 7.1, 16, 29, or 41) and note any controlling administrative orders in the assigned county.
• Satisfy eFileAZ formatting. File the stipulation and proposed order through AZTurboCourt/eFileAZ using the correct document codes, and submit a Word version of the proposed order if required by the judicial division.
• Serve non-eFile participants. Provide alternative service (mail, hand delivery, or email) to attorneys and parties not registered in eFileAZ, recording the method in compliance with Ariz. R. Civ. P. 5(c).