Civil Serving Guidelines

Summons

  • Original Summons (per Arizona Revised Statutes 12-127B)
  • Copy of Summons

Summons & Complaint

  • 0riginal Summons (per Arizona Revised Statutes 12-127B)
  • Copy of Summons and Complaint

Summons & First Amended Complaint

  • Original Summons (per Arizona Revised Statutes 12-127B)
  • Copy of Summons and First Amended Complaint

Summons / in REM Complaint on Forfeiture

  • Original Summons
  • Copy of Summons and Complaint

Summons & Petition

  • Original Summons
  • Copy of Summons and Petition

Summons (Divorce Cases)

  • Original Summons
  • Copy of Summons and other Documents to be Served on Respondent

Summons & Complaint - Forcible Detainer

  • Original Summons
  • Copy of Alias Summons and Complaint

Alias Summons & Complaint

  • Original Alias Summons
  • Copy of Alias Summons and Complaint

Summons & Complaint - Paternity

  • Original Summons
  • Copy of Summons and Complaint

Subpoena

  • Original Subpoena
  • Copy of Subpoena

Criminal Subpoena

  • Original Subpoena
  • Copy of Subpoena

Juvenile Subpoena

  • Original Subpoena
  • Copy of Subpoena

Subpoena Duces Tecum

  • Original Subpoena Duces Tecum
  • Copy of Subpoena Duces Tecum

Subpoena & Notice of Deposition

  • Original Subpoena
  • Copy of Subpoena and Notice of Deposition

Order to Appear

  • Original Order to Appear or Certified Copy of Order to Appear
  • Copy of order to Appear (Plus other items for Defendant)

Order to Show Cause

  • One Certified copy

Citation & Order

  • Original Citation and Order
  • Copy of Citation and Order

Citation to Appear

  • Original Citation to Appear
  • Copy of Citation to Appear

Motion & Order to Transport

  • At Least One Certified Copy

Order for Attendance of Prisoner

  • At Least One Certified Copy

Letter

  • Original Letter (You can make a Photocopy for the file, but the Original will be Served)

Request to Modify Child Support

  • Certified Copy of Request to Modify (Some Courts will not issue a Certified Copy such as Pima County Superior Court. In these cases a Photocopy is Acceptable)
  • Certified Copy (Preferred)
  • Copy of Request to Modify Child Support

Writ of Attachment

  • Original Writ
  • One Copy of Writ for Sheriff's file.
  • Service copies of Writ for however many services you have (i.e. 3 services = 3 additional copies)
  • Original Attachment Bond (Twice the value of the property) OR a Cash Bond (twice the value of property) in certified funds made payable to Pinal County Sheriff
  • Copies of Attachment Bond (One for Sheriff's file plus copies for service)
  • Original Indemnity Bond for the Sheriff's Office (actual value of the property)
  • Copies of Indemnity Bond (One for Sheriff's file)
  • If against real property, the Writ must contain the legal description as well as the common address of the property to be attached
  • If against personal property, the Writ must describe the specific property or list a monetary amount to attach
  • Deposit of $200 must accompany paperwork

Writ of Restitution

  • Original Writ of Restitution
  • Two conformed copies of Writ
  • One conformed copy of Judgement
  • Writ must not be issued until five days after judgment date
  • Judgment/Writ must contain property location/address and list all defendants/occupants
  • Deposit of $200 must accompany paperwork

Writ of General Execution (60 Days for J P, 90 Days for Superior)

  • Original Writ
  • Two conformed copies of Writ
  • One conformed copy of Judgement
  • Writ must contain judgment date, judgment amounts and list of all defendants
  • Proof of Ownership of Vehicles are to be Seized (MVD Print)
  • Deposit of $200 must accompany paperwork

Writ of Special Execution

  • Original Writ
  • Two conformed copies of Writ
  • One Conformed copy of Judgment
  • Writ must contain judgment date, judgment amount (if any) and must list the specific property that is to be executed against.
  • Writ must command the Sheriff to either seize and sell or seize and turn possession over to plaintiff
  • Original Notice of Levy
  • Original Notice of Sale
  • Original Return of Sale
  • Original Certificate of Sale
  • Original Sheriff's Deed
  • Deposit of $200 (personal property) or $200 (real property) must accompany paperwork

Writ of Garnishment

  • Original Writ
  • Copy of Writ and Everything to be Served on Garnishee and/or Defendant
  • See Fee Schedule for Required Deposit

Writ of Possession

  • Original Writ and Three Copies
  • Copies or all other Documents to be Served

Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Prosequendum

  • Original Writ and Two Copies

Writ of Replevin

  • Original Writ and/or Order
  • One copy of Writ/Order for Sheriff's file
  • Service copies of Writ/Order for service (i.e. 3 services = 3 additional copies)
  • Original Replevin Bond (made payable to defendant for double the value of the property) OR a Cash Bond (double the value of the property) in certified funds made payable to Pinal County Sheriff
  • Copies of Replevin Bond (One for Sheriff's file plus copies for service)
  • If the Writ/Order is "without notice", we will also require the Original Summons and Original Notices along with the service copies of the Summons, Notices, Complaint, Application, Certificate, etc. (Copies of all additional paperwork that needs to be served)
  • The Writ/Order must also list the specific property we are to replevin as well as the property serial numbers, vins, etc.

  • Deposit of $200 must accompany paperwork

Petition to Terminate Parent/Child Relationship

  • Certified Copy and One Copy for Service
  • Check fee Schedule

Order of Protection

  • Original Order of Protection
  • Copy of Order of Protection, Petition, Request for, Hearing ECT, to be Served on Defendant
  • No Fee Charged

Injunction Prohibiting Harassment

  • Original Injunction Prohibiting Harassment
  • Copy of Order, Petition Request for Hearing, ETC, to be Served on Defendant
  • No Fee Charged