L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 6.1

As amended through August 22, 2024

Rule 6.1 - General Administration

a.Goals of the Family Court Department. The goals of the Family Court Department (hereinafter referred to as the "Family Court") shall include:

(1) ensuring that children are adequately supported financially and emotionally, including regular and meaningful time with both parents when possible and appropriate;

(2) preventing family violence and protecting victims of family violence; and

(3) processing cases fairly, promptly, and efficiently, using non-adversarial means to the extent possible and appropriate. The court recognizes that persistent parental conflict is harmful to children.

b.Assignment of Judges and Presiding Judge of the Family Court. The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court shall designate the presiding judge of the Family Court and a sufficient number of judges and commissioners to carry out properly the responsibilities of the department under existing laws and rules. The presiding judge of the Family Court shall exercise supervisory authority over the Family Court divisions as prescribed by laws, rules, and the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.

c.Scope and Responsibilities of Family Court Divisions. The Family Court divisions shall be responsible for handling all matters arising under Title 25, Arizona Revised Statutes, including all matters described in Rule 6.3. Additionally, the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court shall have the authority to designate Family Court judges as Juvenile Court Department judges pursuant to Title 8, Arizona Revised Statutes. Family Court judges designated as Juvenile Court Department judges shall be authorized to handle all matters arising under Title 8, Arizona Revised Statutes.

d.Family Court Calendars and Case Numbers. Family Court calendars and case numbers shall be assigned and maintained as prescribed by written Administrative Orders or Policies and Procedures of the department.

L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 6.1

Amended and effective 10/1/1980. Amended July 2, 1981, effective 7/15/1981; 6/22/1987, effective 9/1/1987; 3/21/1989, effective 5/1/1989; 5/16/2001, effective 6/1/2001; 6/12/2013, effective 7/1/2013.