Judge Michael Valenzuela
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Deposition Transcript, Objections, Response Chart
- Hand Delivery
Emergency Pleading
Exhibits
Jury Exhibit Notebook
Adjournments
- For an extension of response or reply time, parties are encouraged to seek agreement and submit a stipulation.
- The Court generally denies same-day requests for additional trial time unless parties acted in good faith, used their allotted time appropriately, and still need time to fairly present evidence.
- If additional trial time is granted, the trial may be continued to a later date.
Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Clerk
Page & Word Limits2 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
Motions in limine and responses to them are each limited to four pages.
Motions in Limine are to be no more than four pages in length and responses are to be no more than four pages in length.
4 pages
Response
4 pages
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
A party must obtain leave of Court to exceed page limits.
Page limits will not be exceeded without leave of Court.
Document Format Requirements5 rules
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The proposed order accompanying a motion or stipulation must be in Word format.
Motions or stipulations shall be filed with a proposed order in Word format.
DOCX
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Motions, responses, and related pleadings must comply with the applicable Rules’ page-length, font, and other requirements.
Motions, responses, and related pleadings shall comply with the page length, font type, and other requirements set by the Rules.
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The Court permits hybrid hearings with some participants in person and others participating virtually.
The Court has the capability of conducting a "hybrid" hearing, such that some participants can be in the courtroom, and others can be participating virtually.
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The Court prefers video appearances.
However, video appearance is the preference of the Court.
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The Court provides extended Wi-Fi access for jury trials.
The Court will provide extended Wi-Fi access for all jury trials.
Document Filing Requirements64 rules
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When a proposed order applies, the Court may reject a motion until the proposed order is submitted with it.
If a proposed order is applicable to the motion, and it is not submitted with the motion, the Court reserves the right to reject the motion until it is accompanied by a proposed form of order.
Document Type
Motion
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Motions and stipulations must be filed with a proposed order in Word format.
Motions or stipulations shall be filed with a proposed order in Word format.
Document Type
Motion Or Stipulation
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The Court will not schedule, reschedule, or vacate a hearing without a properly filed motion.
The Court will not schedule, reschedule, or vacate hearings without the filing of a proper motion.
Document Type
Hearing Scheduling Motion
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Scheduling, rescheduling, or vacating a hearing requires a written motion or stipulation.
The Court requires a written motion or stipulation to schedule, reschedule, or vacate hearings.
Document Type
Hearing Scheduling Request
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
All discovery, including resolution of all discovery disputes, must be completed before a trial or evidentiary hearing can be set.
In all cases, a further prerequisite to setting a Trial or Evidentiary Hearing is that all discovery shall be completed. Completion of discovery includes resolution of all discovery disputes.
Document Type
Trial Or Evidentiary Hearing Setting
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
For objections based on nondisclosure or untimely disclosure, parties must be prepared to demonstrate Rule 26.1 compliance or noncompliance.
In the event evidence or testimony is objected to on the basis of non-disclosure or untimely disclosure, the parties must be prepared to demonstrate compliance or non-compliance with Rule 26.1.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Objections should be short and succinct.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Motions in limine should not be filed in bench trials without leave of Court.
Motions in Limine should not be filed in bench trials without leave of Court.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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For admitted lengthy exhibits, the Court considers only the portions referenced during the hearing or trial.
If the Court admits lengthier exhibits, such as bank statements, medical records, etc., the Court will only consider those specific portions of the exhibits that are referenced during the hearing or trial.
Document Type
Exhibit
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The Court may sanction a party for making unfounded disclosure objections.
The Court may sanction a party that makes unfounded disclosure objections as well.
Requirement
Document requirement
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When Rule 615 is invoked, counsel should inform witnesses of its invocation and meaning.
When the Rule of Exclusion, Ariz. R. Evid. 615, has been invoked, all counsel should inform the witnesses of its invocation and meaning.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Objections should be stated as concise legal objections, not speaking objections.
Objections should be stated only as legal objections (e.g. "hearsay") and not as speaking objections.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Lawyers and parties are expected to act respectfully and professionally, and specified forms of harassment, bias, and prejudice are prohibited.
The Court expects lawyers and all parties to treat each other, opposing parties, court staff, and everyone with respect and professionalism. Harassment, bias, or prejudice on the basis of race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, socioeconomic status, or affiliation is strictly prohibited.
Requirement
Document requirement
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AI users are expected to independently verify every citation and legal authority using official or reliable sources and remain responsible for false citations.
Independently and carefully verify every citation and legal authority using official or reliable legal sources. Again, the party using AI is responsible for false citations.
Document Type
Court Filing
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The Court will not admit exhibits in bulk, even if counsel stipulate to admission.
The Court will not grant blanket admission of exhibits, even if counsel stipulate to their admission.
Document Type
Exhibit
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The Court considers only deposition portions specifically cited during trial or hearing.
The Court will only consider those portions of a deposition to which the party has specifically referred during the trial or hearing.
Document Type
Deposition
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Motions in limine should be limited to matters that are extremely prejudicial and could result in a mistrial.
Motions in Limine should address only matters that are extremely prejudicial and could result in a mistrial.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
Cell phones must remain silent and in do-not-disturb mode.
All cell phones must remain silent and on "do not disturb" mode.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Parties should have disclosure statements, emails, or other relevant documents available in the courtroom to demonstrate disclosure compliance.
This is usually done by showing disclosure statements, emails, or other relevant documents. The parties must have them available in the courtroom.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Cameras are prohibited in the courtroom unless authorized by court order.
No cameras are allowed in the courtroom, absent court order.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Beverages are permitted in the courtroom, but food and chewing gum are prohibited.
Water, coffee and other beverages are allowed, however, no food or chewing gum is permitted in the courtroom.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Motions in limine asking the Court to enforce a particular rule of evidence should not be filed.
Motions in Limine asking the Court to enforce a particular rule of evidence should not be filed.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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Each party may file only one motion for summary judgment unless the Court grants leave for good cause shown.
The Court permits only one Motion for Summary Judgment per party absent leave of Court for good cause shown.
Document Type
Summary Judgment Motion
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Hearings begin on schedule, and parties are generally held to their allotted time except in extraordinary circumstances.
Be on time for your hearing. The Court will start the clock at the scheduled time, whether the parties are present or not. Budget your time and finish on time. Except in extraordinary circumstances, you will be held to your allotted time, even if you are in the middle of cross-examination. You will know beforehand how much time has been allotted to you. The Court will occasionally notify you of your remaining time, but you may ask at any time for a time check.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Speaking objections are prohibited.
No speaking objections are allowed.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Irresponsible AI use or knowingly submitting pleadings with nonexistent facts or case law may subject a party to sanctions.
A party who is irresponsible with the use of these tools, or (worse) knowingly submits pleadings with non-existent facts/caselaw, shall be subject to sanctions.
Document Type
Pleading
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Redirect examination is limited to issues raised during the witness’s cross-examination.
Pursuant to Rule 611(a) of the Rules of Evidence, the Court limits redirect examination of a witness to issues that were raised during cross-examination of that witness.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Counsel must separately offer each exhibit relevant to the case.
Counsel will need to separately offer any exhibits that are relevant to the case.
Document Type
Exhibit
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Supplemental briefing should not be filed without leave of Court.
No party should file supplemental briefing without leave of Court.
Document Type
Supplemental Brief
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Rules 8(c), (d), (e), and (f) apply to trials and evidentiary hearings.
Trials and Evidentiary Hearings: Rule 8(c), (d), (e), and (f) will apply.
Requirement
Document requirement
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A motion for leave to exceed a pleading’s page limit must state specific reasons; a generic request may be denied.
If you file a motion for leave to exceed the page length of a pleading, you will need to provide specific reasons. A generic statement that you need more pages may result in denial of your motion.
Document Type
Motion For Leave To Exceed Page Limit
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The Court may charge the objecting party’s trial time for an unduly long speaking objection.
If the Court deems the speaking objection to be unduly long, it may assess time against the objecting party.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The Court expects parties to complete trial within their allotted time.
The Court expects the parties to complete trial within the time allotted.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The Court may overrule a disclosure objection if the objecting party provides no documentary evidence.
The Court may overrule an objection for untimely disclosure or non-disclosure if no documentary evidence is provided.
Requirement
Document requirement
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A party relying on deposition disclosure must be prepared to identify the relevant deposition portion.
If a party asserts that the disclosure came in a deposition, then that party must be prepared to point to the relevant portion of the deposition.
Requirement
Document requirement
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A party defending a disclosure challenge must be prepared to immediately show where and when the subject matter was disclosed.
A party defending against a disclosure challenge must be prepared to immediately show the Court where and when that party disclosed the relevant subject matter.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Recording or photographing hearings without prior approval may lead to security involvement or contempt proceedings.
Anyone who records or photographs court hearings without prior approval may be subject to involvement with security and/or contempt proceedings.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Parties must identify the relevant portions of lengthy exhibits; the Court will not search the entire exhibit for them.
The Court will not review the entire exhibit to try to locate a relevant portion. You will have to tell the Court where you want it to look.
Document Type
Exhibit
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Each party may file no more than five motions in limine unless the Court grants leave for good cause shown.
Absent leave of Court for good cause shown, each party may file no more than five Motions in Limine.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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The calendar generally runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless otherwise specified.
The calendar begins at 9:00 a.m. unless specified and ends at 4:30 p.m.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Trial includes a 10-minute mid-morning break and a 10-minute mid-afternoon break.
There will be a 10-minute mid-morning break and a 10-minute mid-afternoon break during trial.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The Court will ask if it wants a response or further discussion.
If the Court wants a response or further discussion, the Court will ask.
Requirement
Document requirement
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When calling a virtual witness, counsel should communicate with the witness so the witness knows when to join.
When calling a virtual witness during a trial or hearing, please ensure you or co-counsel are in communication with the witness, so they are aware of when to connect to the virtual proceeding.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Court-employed reporters are assigned first to Rule 30 criminal matters, so they may not be available for civil matters.
Please note that court employed court reporters are assigned first to Rule 30 mandated criminal matters. Therefore, obtaining a court employed court reporter for a civil matter is not always possible.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Counsel may move around the courtroom but should request permission before approaching a witness.
Counsel may move around the courtroom, however, should request permission to approach the witness.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Court proceedings are recorded using an audio/video system and Microsoft Teams.
A record of all court proceedings is made using an audio/video recording system and through Microsoft Teams.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Parties are encouraged to use a private court reporter and may file a Notice of Intent to do so.
The parties are therefore, encouraged to utilize a private court reporter and may file a Notice of Intent to use a private court reporter.
Document Type
Notice Of Intent Private Court Reporter
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The Court typically relies on the parties’ proposed courtroom time when scheduling trial.
Typically, when scheduling trial, the Court will defer to the parties concerning the amount of courtroom time the parties require to adequately present their respective cases.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Each side is generally allotted half of the trial presentation time.
Generally, each side will be allotted half of the time to present their case.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The Court breaks for lunch daily from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The Court retains discretion to set the amount of trial time.
The Court still reserves its discretion to set the amount of trial time.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Trial begins at 8:30 a.m. on jury selection day.
Trial begins at 8:30 a.m. on Jury Selection Day.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The trial-practice protocols apply to all trials and evidentiary hearings.
Although this section pertains to "Trial Practice," these protocols apply to any trial or evidentiary hearing.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Oral argument is allotted a specific period, usually divided equally between the parties.
The Court sets oral arguments for a specific period of time, and the parties will usually receive equal time within that period.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The Court typically seats 8 to 10 jurors and asks counsel to consider having the alternate deliberate.
The Court will typically seat 8-10 jurors and counsel are asked to seriously consider having the alternate deliberate.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Trials are held Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Counsel receives a short period for juror follow-up questions, generally no more than 15 to 30 minutes.
Counsel is provided a short period of time to ask follow-up questions. This generally should not exceed 15 to 30 minutes.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The Court will request clarification if needed.
If the Court needs clarification of an objection, it will ask.
Requirement
Document requirement
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All counsel and parties should be vigilant to ensure that no witnesses enter the courtroom, or dial-in or link-in to the courtroom while other witnesses are testifying, which is a violation of the rule.
Summary: When Rule 615 is invoked, counsel and parties should prevent witnesses from entering or joining while another witness testifies.
Requirement
Document requirement
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
Confirm all facts are true and supported by evidence in the record.
Summary: AI users are expected to confirm that all facts are true and supported by record evidence.
Document Type
Court Filing
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
This applies equally to depositions that have been submitted but not filed as exhibits.
Summary: The requirement to identify relevant portions also applies to depositions submitted but not filed as exhibits.
Document Type
Deposition
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
The parties will need to comply with Rule 8(c) and (d) to effectuate such a request.
Summary: Parties requesting a hybrid hearing must comply with Rule 8(c) and (d).
Document Type
Hybrid Hearing Request
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
The Court expects filers using AI to:
Summary: Filers using AI are expected to follow the listed accuracy and verification practices.
Document Type
Court Filing
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All exhibits must be submitted through Case Center.
All exhibits must be submitted through Case Center.
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Each party must register with Case Center at the listed website.
Each party must register with Case Center at: https://digitalevidence.azcourts.gov.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Interpreter requests for people with limited English proficiency must be made 10 days before the hearing.
Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made 10 days in advance of the hearing.
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Requests for disability accommodations must be made five days before the hearing.
Requests for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities must be made five days before the hearing.
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A party requesting a court reporter must file a Request for Court Reporter 10 days before the hearing.
However, if a party prefers the presence of a court reporter, a "Request for Court Reporter" must be filed 10 days before the hearing.
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Motions to strike are strongly discouraged; parties should instead raise the point in a responsive pleading within 10 days.
Motions to Strike are strongly discouraged and often are not even countenanced by the Rules. Make your point in your responsive pleading within 10 days.
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Non-emergency filings are addressed in the normal course within 1 to 2 business days.
Non-emergency filings will be addressed in the normal course (1 to 2 business days).
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Filing Fees and Waivers
The court reporter deposit, usually the cost of the first day, must be paid no later than two judicial days before the hearing.
The party must pay the court reporter's deposit (usually the cost of the first day) no later than two judicial days before the hearing.
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Court reporter rates for a minimum half-day and full day are available on the Court’s website.
The cost for a minimum half day and for a full day are available on the Court's website.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Special requests must be filed and an emailed courtesy copy sent to the Division.
All special requests must be in filed and a courtesy copy emailed to the Division: CVJ21@JBAZMC.MARICOPA.GOV
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Page 1 | Other Courtroom Policies and Recommendations
Do not email courtesy copies of non-emergency pleadings.
Please do not email courtesy copies of non-emergency pleadings, as this will overload the email system and delay the time to respond to emergencies.
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The Court accepts emailed courtesy copies of emergency pleadings, but generally rules only on properly filed pleadings outside true emergencies.
The Court will accept a courtesy copy of emergency pleadings by email. Except in true emergency situations, the Court will rule only on properly filed pleadings.
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Page 1 | Specific Requirements or Preferences
The Court does not use bench copies of exhibits.
The Court does not use bench copies of exhibits.
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Courtesy hard copies are not required for pleadings, except for deposition designations under the Trial Setting Minute Entry procedure.
Judge Valenzuela does not require courtesy hard copies of any pleading, unless you are submitting deposition designations per the procedure noted in the Trial Setting Minute Entry.
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The Court does not use jury exhibit notebooks.
The Court does not use jury exhibit notebooks.
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For deposition designations under the specified procedure, paper copies of designated transcripts with objections and response charts or annotations are helpful.
Only then are paper copies of designated deposition transcripts with objections and response charts/annotations helpful.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Motions, responses, replies, and other court-requested filings must be submitted individually; combined filings and omnibus motions will not be accepted.
The Division requires that all motions, responses, replies, and other Court requested filings in this case be submitted individually. Do not combine any motion with a responsive pleading (No omnibus motions). All motions are to be filed separately and designated as such. No pleadings will be accepted if filed in combination with another.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The Division requires strict compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 26(d) for discovery and disclosure disputes.
This Division requires strict compliance with Ariz. R. Civ. P. 26(d), the Expedited Procedure for Resolving Discovery and Disclosure Disputes.
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The Court will schedule oral argument if it believes argument may assist in deciding the matter.
If the Court believes that oral argument may assist in making a decision, the Court will schedule one.
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The Court may permit full briefing under Rule 26(d)(1), but parties may not undertake full briefing without advance permission.
The Court may decide to later permit full briefing under Ariz. R. Civ. P. 26(d)(1), but the parties may not engage in full briefing without the advance permission of the Court.
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Disputes suitable for Rule 26(c) protective orders or Rule 37(a) motions to compel must first proceed under Rule 26(d).
All disputes between parties that could be addressed in motions for protective order under Rule 26(c) or motions to compel discovery or disclosure under Rule 37(a) must first proceed pursuant to Rule 26(d).
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Full briefing on a discovery or disclosure dispute without advance Court permission may result in summary denial of the motion.
Attempted full briefing without advance permission of the Court subjects any such motion by a party to summary denial.
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The Court expects parties to attempt settlement before trial.
The Court expects the parties to have attempted settlement prior to trial.
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Replies are not permitted for motions in limine.
There are no replies.
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For substantive evidentiary hearings or oral arguments not set during a hearing, the Court will schedule a virtual status conference to set the date and time.
In regard to any substantive evidentiary hearings or oral arguments that are not set during a hearing, the Court will set a virtual status conference in order to schedule a date and time for the substantive hearing.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The Court generally denies same-day requests for additional trial time unless parties acted in good faith, used their allotted time appropriately, and still need time to fairly present evidence.
Generally, the Court will deny a request for additional trial time on the day of trial unless the parties have acted in good faith, made appropriate use of the time allotted, and still require additional time to fairly present evidence to the Court.
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If additional trial time is granted, the trial may be continued to a later date.
If additional time is granted, the trial may likely be continued to a later date.
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For an extension of response or reply time, parties are encouraged to seek agreement and submit a stipulation.
If an extension of response or reply time is necessary, try to reach an agreement among the parties, and submit a stipulation.
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Chambers Communication Rules
The Division’s email address is CVJ21@JBAZMC.Maricopa.gov.
The Division’s email address is: CVJ21@JBAZMC.Maricopa.gov
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The Division may be contacted by phone at 602-372-5812.
Judge Valenzuela’s Division may be reached by phone at 602-372-5812.
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Ex parte emails will be deleted without action.
Emails that are ex parte will be deleted with no further action taken.
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After settling, parties should immediately notify the Court and email Court staff the stipulated Notice of Settlement so the trial or hearing can be vacated.
If you settle your case, please notify the Court immediately and send Court Staff an email with your stipulated Notice of Settlement, so the Court can vacate the trial/hearing.
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Court staff respond only to urgent matters and emergencies, in the order received.
Due to a high volume of emails received daily, Court staff will only respond to urgent matters and emergencies, and in the order that they were received.
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If a participant has technical difficulties appearing by video, the participant may appear by phone using the listed number and conference ID.
If you have technical difficulties appearing by video, you may appear by phone by dialing: 1 917-781-4590 Conference ID: 105 414 319#
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Schedule an appointment with the Courtroom Assistant for help with courtroom electronic equipment.
If you need assistance with the electronic equipment, please schedule an appointment with the Courtroom Assistant.
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Contact Electronic Recording Services to order an audio/video recording after a hearing.
To order a copy of the audio/video recording after a hearing, please contact Electronic Recording Services. https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/court-resources/services/for-the-record/
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The courtroom clerk will email a case-specific link for uploading exhibits to each party or attorney of record.
The courtroom clerk will email each party (or attorney of record) a case-specific link that the party will use to upload exhibits.
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