Rule 21 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Review of Industrial Commission Awards by the Court of Appeals(a) Award Defined. In Rules 21 through 26 of these rules, "award" refers to awards (A.R.S. § 23-942), orders (A.R.S. § 23-237), decisions (A.R.S. §§ 23-481 & 23-491.12), and decisions upon review (A.R.S. §§ 23-481, 23-943, & 23-491.12), issued by the Industrial Commission of Arizona ("Commission").(b) Process for Review. The Court of Appeals reviews an award in accordance with the procedures of Rules 21 through 26 of these rules. This functions as an appeal for a party. Review of an award takes precedence over all civil cases except matters of general public interest, election cases, and those matters involving or affecting the Corporation Commission.(c) Rules Applicable. Except as provided in Rules 21 through 26 of these rules, the Arizona Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure (ARCAP) apply to appellate review of awards.Ariz. R. P. Spec. Act. 21
Added August 22, 2024, effective 1/1/2025.