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Division One

04/06/16	Division One has published its Annual Report—2015 The Year in Review. Click here to view.
04/05/16	The Guide for the Self-Represented Litigant has been translated into Spanish. To see the guide click here.
03/11/16	Court now accepting applications for Law Clerk 1- Temporary Assignment. For more information click here.
02/23/16	Court has now published the FY 2015 CourTools report--to review it, click here.
01/29/16	Arizona Court of Appeals Judges are accepting law clerk application materials from students who are expecting to graduate in 2017 and wish to apply for the 2017-18 clerkship year. For more information click here.
12/08/15	Division One has issued Administrative Order 2015-002, which amends AO 2012-001 to make it clear that along with petitioners represented by an attorney, self-represented petitioners in special actions must include with the petition a separate list of all parties to the special action (including respondents and any real parties in interest), their attorney and their attorney's email address, or a mailing address if an email address is unavailable, and a telephone number. Click here to view the Order.
11/04/15	On October 27, 2015, Judge John C. Gemmill was inducted into the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame seeks to honor those remarkable individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the law and justice, and who have distinguished themselves at the highest level of public service.
10/26/15	On October 22, 2015, Hon. Maurice Portley received the Arizona Black Bar Association Cecil B. Patterson Jr. Community Service Award, which recognizes an Association member who has provided exceptional and exemplary service to both the legal community and the community at large. Former Division One Judge Cecil B. Patterson, Jr. presented the award. Read more
07/06/15	On May 15, 2015 the Arizona Center for Disability Law celebrated its 20^thanniversary and honored Hon. Randall M. Howe with its esteemed “Vision” award. Read more
07/06/15	On June 26, 2015 Hon. Lawrence F. Winthrop was awarded the distinguished James E. Rogers “Outstanding Jurist” award at the State Bar Convention. The Board of Governors presents the award to a judge whose career exemplifies the highest standards of judicial conduct for integrity and independence. Read more
07/06/15	Also on June 26, 2015 Hon. Donn Kessler was awarded the Sarah Herring Sorin award for his support and encouragement for the advancement of women in the legal profession. Read more
06/17/15	Effective July 1, 2015, Judge Michael J. Brown will assume the role of Chief Judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. Judge Samuel A. Thumma will assume the role of Vice Chief Judge.
06/17/15	For appeals in tax cases filed on or after August 1, 2015, Division One will require a case management statement. See ARCAP 12(d). Click here for more information.
04/07/15	Size limit raised for e-filed documents. Division One’s e-filing system now will accept documents of up to 20 MB. See AzTurboCourt for details.
03/24/15	Information for 2016-17 law clerk applicants.
03/17/15	Division One issues Annual Report for 2014
03/05/15	Court issues new Administrative Order pertaining to the filing of transcripts in criminal appeals.
03/02/15	Wondering how to add bookmarks, hyperlinks or other links to a brief? Or how to reduce the size of a filing? See Tips for E-Filers
01/07/15	New Administrative Order issued concerning extensions of time for criminal briefs.
12/30/14	Streamlined case management statement replaces docketing statement. Amended ARCAP 12(d) requires filing in Court of Appeals, not superior court.
12/15/14	Court revises and enhances its Settlement Conference Program.
12/12/14	Court posts its 2014 CourTools Performance Measures Report.
12/09/14	Website Revision: The Court has substantially revised the content of its website. To enhance the appearance of the website on your screen, click “refresh” on your browser now.
12/04/14	Volunteer Opportunity for Lawyers: The Court launches a new program by which volunteer lawyers are matched with pro se litigants in civil appeals that present difficult legal issues. Read more
04/16/14	Court issues 2013 annual report
12/17/13	Third-Party Recording of Oral Argument: Request permission to record an oral argument; see policy
07/31/13	ALERT! Contact information for filing petitions for Special Action. Petitioner shall append to the petition, a separate list of email, phone number and/or mail address for all parties to the special action. Read more

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