Arizona Eviction court process & timeline
How does the eviction court process work in Arizona?
The summons is issued the day the complaint is filed, and the tenant must appear and answer 3 to 6 days after the summons date.
Verified Source: A.R.S. § 33-1377(B) · last checked 2026-10-18
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