A. If the return to a writ of certiorari is defective, the court may order a further return made. When a full return has been made, the court or judge shall hear the matter and give judgment affirming, annulling or modifying the proceedings below.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-2007

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Writ of certiorari: An order issued by the Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a case for which it will hear on appeal.

B. A copy of the judgment, certified by the clerk, shall be transmitted to the inferior tribunal, board or officer.

C. If the judgment is rendered in a court other than the supreme court, an appeal may be taken from such judgment as in a civil action.

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