The United States District Court for the District of Arizona has announced plans to recognize teachers who encourage and support students entering the 2021 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest. Teachers are strongly encouraged to nominate themselves and their colleagues, and to encourage their students to submit nominations for teachers.
Please open the file below for more information regarding the Civics Contest and on the teacher...
The District of Arizona invites high school students to enter the 2021 Ninth Circuit Civics Essay and Video Contest. In Arizona, the federal courts will hold a local contest to select three finalists in the both the essay and video competitions. These Arizona finalists will receive prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250 and advance to the final level of the contest at the Ninth Circuit to compete for additional prizes of $2,000, $1,000, and $500 and a trip to the 2021 Ninth Circuit Judicial...
Effective December 1, 2020, certain fees in the District Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule will increase due to an adjustment for inflation. Notably, the general administrative fee for filing a civil action, suit, or proceeding in a district court will increase from $50 to $52. This fee is in addition to the existing civil filing fee of $350. Therefore, effective December 1, the total filing fee for filing a new civil case will be $402.
The chart below details the increased amounts for...
New amendments to the Local Rules of Practice for the District of Arizona become effective on December 1, 2020. The amended rules apply to pending cases to the extent it is practical and fair. Practitioners are encouraged to review the amendments as soon as possible. Visit our website at...
The Clerk’s Office customer service counters will remain closed to the public until further notice. The document drop boxes in the lobbies of the Phoenix and Tucson Courthouses will remain in place for document filings and criminal debt payments.
If you have any questions, please contact customer service at (520) 205-4200 (Tucson) or (602) 322-7200 (Phoenix).
Pro bono representation of parties in civil cases, who are unable to afford an attorney, is an important responsibility of the bar. In addition to providing a valuable service to pro se litigants and the Court, many attorneys find volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and to develop federal court experience. The United States District Court for the District of Arizona offers opportunities for lawyers to assist self-represented litigants in the following ways, and we...
The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona hears cases in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Yuma.
Cameras or any other form of electronic capturing, recording, broadcasting or transmitting devices are prohibited in the courtrooms, except that cameras are allowed for Naturalization Ceremonies. ID required to enter courthouse; no weapons/sharp objects; shirt and shoes required.
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