AZ HB2040

Adds section 12-120.25 to Arizona Revised Statutes governing petitions for rehearing en banc in appellate courts.

Requires petitions for rehearing en banc to include a statement that the panel decision conflicts with a prior court decision, citing the conflicting case(s), and explaining why full court consideration is necessary for uniformity.

Allows a majority of appellate judges in regular active service and not disqualified to order rehearing en banc on their own motion or in response to a party's petition, with rehearing en banc designated as "not favored" and ordinarily allowed only when criteria in subsection B are met.

Establishes a fourteen-day filing deadline for petitions for rehearing en banc, measured from when judgment is entered or from when an amended decision is entered.

Permits the court to dispose of granted en banc cases without further briefing or argument, order additional briefing or argument, or issue other appropriate orders.