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AZ SB1283
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Finchem
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AI Summary
- Eliminates Division 2 of the Arizona Court of Appeals (based in Tucson, covering Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Santa Cruz, Greenlee, Graham and Gila counties) and consolidates into a single statewide court
- Reduces the court from two divisions with 28 total judges to one division with 19 judges, all holding sessions in Phoenix
- Restructures judicial residency requirements so 10 judges must reside in Maricopa or Pima county, 5 in remaining counties, and 4 serve as at-large judges
- Current Division 2 judges may continue serving until their terms expire, with unexpended Division 2 funds transferred to the reorganized court
- Directs legislative council staff to prepare conforming legislation for the 58th Legislature, First Regular Session
Legislative Description
Appeals court; division two; elimination
Legislative Intent
Last Action
Senate consent calendar
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/21/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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