A. An application for judicial relief under this chapter must be made by motion to the court and heard in the manner provided by law or court rule for making and hearing motions.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-3005

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Court: means a court of competent jurisdiction in this state. See Arizona Laws 12-3001
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

B. Unless a civil action involving the agreement to arbitrate is pending, notice of an initial motion to the court under this chapter must be served in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons in a civil action. Otherwise, notice of the motion must be given in the manner provided by law or court rule for serving motions in pending cases.