Section 33-962 - Procedure for filing judgment of justice or municipal court; recording; lien

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  1. 2015 Arizona Legislative Amendments Affecting Real Estate Lending

    Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, P.C.Michael RippMay 14, 2015

    The statute outlines the information to be included in the certified copy of the judgment. A.R.S. § 33-962 outlines the procedure for filing a judgment of a justice or municipal court; the law previously required the judgment creditor to file a certified transcript of judgment from the justice or municipal court with the Superior Court in order to place a lien on a judgment debtor's real property.HB 2311 now allows a certified copy of a judgment of any court in Arizona to be filed with the County Recorder to become a lien on a judgment debtor's real property, effective for judgments filed from and after December 31, 2015.Contract Progress Payments/Design Professionals The Arizona Prompt Payment Act (A.R.S. §§ 1129.