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1 Replies and 1796 Views R-22-0001 Petition to Amend Comment to Ethical Rule 7.1, Rule 42, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Started by �Patricia A. Sallen submitted by: Patricia A. Sallen Ethics at Law PLLC 3420 N. 42nd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85018 Telephone ( 480) 290-4841 Email: psallenethicsatlaw.com Bar No. 012338 Nancy A. Greenlee Attorney and Counselor at Law 821 East Fern Drive North Phoenix, Arizona 85014 Telephone: (602) 264-8110 Email: nancy...

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by �Ashleigh Hansen

29 Apr 2022 07:42 PM

0 Replies and 1709 Views R-22-0025 Supreme Court Rule 36: Procedure Before Character and Fitness Started by �Aaron Nash Filed on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Would modify Supreme Court Rule 36 to allow the Committee on Character & Fitness to appear at informal inquiries in person or virtually via electronic means. Expedited consideration requested. Filed:...

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18 Apr 2022 09:21 PM

0 Replies and 3224 Views R-22-0024 Rule 42, Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona (Ethical Rules 1.0, 1.2, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10, 1.13, 1.16, 5.1, 5.2 and 8.4) Started by �Deleted User J. Scott Rhodes (Bar 016721) Ashley a. Mahoney (Bar 034776) Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C. One East Washington Street, Suite 1900 Phoenix, AZ 85004-2554 (602) 262-5911 srhodesjsslaw.com amahoneyjsslaw.com Filed: March 24, 2022 Would amend various Ethical Rules (set forth in Rule 42 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona) to, among other things, prescribe the ethical...

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24 Mar 2022 07:02 PM

180 Replies and 40772 Views R-20-0013 Petition to Amend Various Rules of Procedure Related to Creating the Verbatim Record of Judicial Proceedings Started by �mmathes

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David K. Byers, Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 West Washington St. Phoenix AZ 85007 (602) 452-3966 mmathescourts.az.gov W...

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by �Marretta Mathes

15 Nov 2021 07:03 PM

0 Replies and 2499 Views R-21-0044 PETITION TO AMEND RULE 96 OF THE ARIZONA RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT Started by �Yolanda Fox David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Filed: November 12, 2021 Would amend Rule 96, Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona, to authorize a presiding judge to appoint former judges with ten years or more experience as Senior Commissi...

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12 Nov 2021 11:14 AM

32 Replies and 11155 Views R-21-0008 Petition to Amend the Arizona Rules of Supreme Court to Adopt New Rule 24 on Jury Selection Started by �bcrmember

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Jodi Knobel Feuerhelm (013000) Perkins Coie LLP 2901 N. Central Avenue Suite 2000 Phoenix, Arizona 85012-2788 Telephone: 602.351.8015 Facsimile: 602.648.7000 jfeuerhelmperkinscoie.com Co-Chair, Batson Working Group Lawrence S. Matthew (010058) Deputy Public Defender 620 W. Jackson Street, Suite 4015 Phoenix, Arizona, 85003 Telephone: 602.506.7711 Larry.Matthewmari...

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by �Yolanda Fox

01 Jun 2021 08:11 PM

0 Replies and 2298 Views R-21-0027 Supreme Court Rule 64 Started by �Deleted User Filed on behalf of: Hon. William J. O’Neil (ret.) 1501 W. Washington, Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3231 officepdjcourts.az.gov (602) 452-3436 Filed: May 27, 2021 Would amend Sup. Ct. Rule 64(f)(1)(B) to provide for reinstatement to the bar by applicants who were not previously suspended or disbarred. Comments due on or before Friday, October 1, ...

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27 May 2021 06:45 PM

14 Replies and 6143 Views R-21-0016 Petition to Amend Rule 45(a)2, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Started by �State Bar of Arizona State Bar of Arizona Petition Lisa M. Panahi, Bar No. 023421 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288 (602) 340-7236 patricia.seguinstaff.azbar.org Would amend Sup. Ct. Rule 45(a)(2) to require active attorneys, not otherwise exempt, to dedicate one hour of CLE to training on diversity and inclusio...

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by �State Bar of Arizona

27 May 2021 06:18 PM

2 Replies and 3742 Views R-21-0001 Arizona Supreme Court Rule 81, Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct, Rules 1.2 and 2.10 Started by �Aaron Nash Petitioner: Aaron Nash, Chair (Bar No. 024492) Arizona Supreme Court Task Force on Countering Disinformation 1501 W. Washington St., Ste. 410 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 452-3656 anashcourts.az.gov Amendments to Judicial Conduct Canons would clarify actions that judges may take while performing the duties of their office impartially, competently, and diligently. The changes reflect an appropriate approach...

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by �Aaron Nash

21 May 2021 01:37 PM

1 Replies and 2762 Views R-21-0018 Amend Rule 42.1, Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona Started by �Carol Mitchell Mark D. Wilson, Director Bar No. 009355 Certification and Licensing Division Administrative Office of the Courts Supreme Court of Arizona 1501 W. Washington, Suite 104 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 mawilsoncourts.az.gov 602-452-3362 Would amend Sup. Ct. Rule 42.1 to expand the jurisdiction of the Attorney Ethics Advisory Committee to include ethical issues relating to license...

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by �Brianna Farmer

22 Apr 2021 01:58 PM

1 Replies and 2805 Views R-21-0017 Rule 34 (f)(1)(d) and 34 (h)(1)(D), Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Carol Mitchell Edward F. Novak, Chair Committee on Character and Fitness 1501 W. Washington Suite 104 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-452-3963 cmitchellcourts.az.gov Bar No. 006092 Would amend Sup. Ct. Rule 34(f) and (h) to address applicants for admission on motion who chose not to continue admission in other jurisdictions and resigned in good faith. File...

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by �Brianna Farmer

22 Apr 2021 01:57 PM

1 Replies and 2986 Views R-21-0015 Petition to Amend Rules 75-80, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Started by �State Bar of Arizona State Bar of Arizona Lisa M. Panahi, Bar No. 023421 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288 (602) 340-7236 patricia.seguinstaff.azbar.org James D. Lee, Bar No. 011586 Senior Bar Counsel/ Unauthorized Practice of Law Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 ...

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by �Brianna Farmer

22 Apr 2021 01:55 PM

3 Replies and 4152 Views R-21-0013 Petition to Amend Supreme Court Rule 34(f)(4) Started by �Yolanda Fox Name: Kyle Castillo Address: 3000 Espanola Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 602/885-4764 Email: krcastillo.krcgmail.com New Mexico Bar No. 151825 Federal Bar No. 19-184 This amendment would delete Supreme Court Rule 34(f)(4). Would abrogate Ariz. Sup. Ct. Rule 34(f)(4), which says that a lawyer licensed in another jurisdiction is not eligible for admission on mot...

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by �Brianna Farmer

22 Apr 2021 01:54 PM

1 Replies and 2668 Views R-21-0009 Petition to Amend Rules 32, 42 and 48, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. and Add New Rule 32.1 Started by �State Bar of Arizona State Bar of Arizona Petition Lisa M. Panahi, Bar No. 023421 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288 (602) 340-7236 patricia.seguinstaff.azbar.org Would amend Ariz. Rs. Sup. Ct. 32, 42 (ER 8.3), and 48 to strengthen the State Bar’s Member Assistance Program. Filed: January 8, 2...

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by �Brianna Farmer

22 Apr 2021 01:50 PM

0 Replies and 2296 Views R-21-0012 Petition for the Adoption of Procedural Amendment to the Rules of Arizona Supreme Court and Arizona Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure Started by �Janet Johnson Janet Johnson Clerk of the Court Arizona Supreme Court 1501 W. Washington, Suite 402 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602.452.3396 jajohnsoncourts.az.gov Would amend Sup. Ct. Rule 1 to eliminate the requirement that multiple copies be filed of an application for issuance of writ and amend ARCAP 4.1 to eliminate the requirement that multiple copies be filed of a brief filed under seal. Filed...

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11 Jan 2021 04:07 PM

0 Replies and 2363 Views R-20-0043 Petition to Amend Supreme Court Rule 33.1(e) Started by �Yolanda Fox David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Would amend S. Ct. Rule 33.1 to make disclosure of ABS licensure records subject to S. Ct. Rule 123. Filed: October 22, 2020 Comments due by no later than November 23, 2020. Reply due by no later than November ...

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22 Oct 2020 12:49 PM

13 Replies and 8191 Views R-20-0035 PETITION TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION Started by �Yolanda Fox Honorable Robert M. Brutinel, Chief Justice, Chair Commission on Appellate Court Appointments, Petitioner 1501 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Pursuant to Arizona Supreme Court Rule 28, the Commissions on Appellate Court Appointments (“Commission”) requests this Court...

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by �Yolanda Fox

08 Jul 2020 01:50 PM

0 Replies and 5646 Views R-20-0037 Petition to Amend Rule 34 of the Supreme Court of Arizona Started by �Deleted User Alexis K Boumstein, J.D. 17805 N 55th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85254 aboumsteasu.edu (608) 438-9118 Petitioner Katelyn A. Hilde, J.D. 240 W Missouri Ave Phoenix, AZ 85013 khildeasu.edu (623) 826-9472 Petitioner Jocelyn A. Tellez-Amado, J.D. 758 N. Leutea Dr. Tucson, AZ 85745 jtellezamadoemail.arizona.edu (520) 603-2198 Petitioner Pursuant to Ru...

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30 Jun 2020 02:20 PM

243 Replies and 100241 Views R-20-0034 Petition to Restlye and Amend Supreme Court Rule 31; Adopt New Rule 33.1; and Amend Rules 32, 41, 42 (Various ERs from 1.0 to 5.7), 46-51, 54-58, 60, and 75-76 Started by �Jennifer Albright

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Dave Byers Executive Director, Administrative Office of Courts Member, Task Force on the Delivery of Legal Services State Courts Building 1501 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Telephone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Petition to restyle and amend Rule 31; ame...

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by �Yolanda Fox

23 Jun 2020 09:44 AM

3 Replies and 5764 Views R-20-0030 Petition to Amend Rule 42, of Supreme Court Rules, ERs 7.1 through 7.5 Started by �Jennifer Albright Dave Byers Executive Director, Administrative Office of Courts Member, Task Force on the Delivery of Legal Services State Courts Building 1501 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Telephone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov The proposed amendments address lawyer advertising and incorporate many of the 2018 ABA Model R...

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by �Yolanda Fox

02 Jun 2020 08:28 AM

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