Judge Danielle Viola
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
- Before seeking a continuance, contact the other party to determine whether the parties can file a stipulation.
Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
When applicable, orders must be provided in Word format.
• Provide a proposed order, when applicable, in WORD format. Do not use the heading "proposed" in your order. Do not use strikethrough format for the Orders - they should be in final form.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
After a hearing with an ASFA finding, file a Notice of Lodging with ASFA; submit ASFA orders in Word format with the hearing date included.
• ASFAs: File a Notice of Lodging with ASFA after any hearing where the Court makes an ASFA finding. ASFA orders should be submitted in WORD format and include the date of the hearing in which there was an ASFA finding.
Document Type
ASFA Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
When applicable, provide an order in Word format without a “proposed” heading or strikethrough, and submit it in final form.
• Provide a proposed order, when applicable, in WORD format. Do not use the heading "proposed" in your order. Do not use strikethrough format for the Orders - they should be in final form.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
A motion requesting expedited consideration must identify that request in its heading and state the other side’s position after communication with them.
• If you are filing a Motion and requesting expedited consideration, please include that information in the heading of your Motion. In addition, communicate with the other side and place their position in your Motion.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All pleadings must be e-filed.
• E-file all pleadings.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Materials submitted to the Division must also be provided to the other side unless there is a basis for ex parte review.
Materials cannot be submitted to the Division without providing a copy to the other side, unless there is a basis for ex parte review.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 3, 2026
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Before seeking a continuance, contact the other party to determine whether the parties can file a stipulation.
• If you need a continuance, contact the other party to see if you can file a Stipulation.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Division staff may use email to communicate with attorneys and their staff for scheduling purposes.
• The email address for the division is JUJ08@jbazmc.maricopa.gov and the phone number is 602-506-3442. Email communication: Staff may communicate with attorneys and their staff by email for scheduling purposes.
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