L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 4.14

As amended through December 6, 2023

Rule 4.14 - Court Order Appointing Attorney, Medical Examiner, and Investigator

In addition to the requirements of Rule 19, Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure, in any proceeding in which a court-appointed attorney, medical examiner, or investigator is requested:

(A) The petitioner must submit a form of order with the name and address for the attorney and investigator left blank for completion by the Court or Probate Registrar.

(B) The petitioner must include in the form of order the name and address of the medical examiner.

(C) The party seeking the order of appointment must:

(1) Immediately inform the court-appointed attorney, medical examiner and investigator of their appointment; and

(2) Also mail or deliver a copy of the order of appointment to the court-appointed attorneys, medical examiner and investigator within 2 days after the order is signed.

(D) The Presiding Probate Judge will maintain a rotating list of court-appointed attorneys and court-appointed investigators for Title 14 and Title 36 matters. For good cause shown, the Court may appoint an attorney or investigator other than those on the rotating list.

L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 4.14

Added effective 7/1/2018.