A.R.S. § 22-525: Satisfaction of Judgment
Satisfaction of judgment; filing procedures; transfer to justice court; hearing; bond
How do you file a satisfaction of judgment in Arizona small claims court?
In Arizona, the winning party in a small claims case must file a satisfaction of judgment within thirty days after the judgment is paid in full. If they fail to do so, the other party may ask the court to compel satisfaction, which transfers the case to the justice court and may require the moving party to post a bond in the amount of the judgment.
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22-525. Satisfaction of judgment; filing procedures; transfer to justice court; hearing; bond
A. The prevailing party shall file a satisfaction of judgment in the small claims division of the justice court within thirty days after a judgment has been paid in full.
B. If the prevailing party fails to file a satisfaction of judgment or cannot be located after the opposing party has exercised due diligence in attempting to locate the prevailing party, the opposing party may file a motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment. If the motion is granted, the judgment is deemed satisfied.
C. On the filing of a motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment, the case shall be transferred from the small claims division to the justice court. A justice of the peace may hold a hearing on the motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment.
D. A justice of the peace may compel the moving party to post a bond with the justice court in the amount of the judgment.
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