As amended through August 22, 2024
Rule 6.3 - Early Case Managementa.Procedure for Pre-Decree Cases. All cases in which a response has been filed are subject to early case management and alternate dispute resolution procedures as defined by the Presiding Judge or the Presiding Judge's designee in an Administrative Order that defines the case types and processes to be used in the early resolution of the case. The assigned Family Court judge may exempt cases from these procedures for good cause.b.Procedure for Post-Decree Cases. The Presiding Judge or the Presiding Judge's designee may by Administrative Order define the case types, early case management and alternative dispute resolution procedures authorized by the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure in the early resolution of post-decree cases.c.Required Attendance and Sanctions. All parties subject to early case management or alternative dispute resolution procedures are required to attend any conferences scheduled by the court. The trial court may impose any sanctions allowed by rule or statute on any party required to comply with the early case management procedures who fails to comply.Amended July 2, 1981, effective 7/15/1981; 6/19/1984, effective 7/2/1984; 5/30/1996, effective 7/1/1996; 5/16/2001, effective 6/1/2001; 6/12/2013, effective 7/1/2013.