(a) Non-Trial Additions/Deletions to Calendars By Counsel or
Unrepresented Parties. Any additions or deletions to the Court calendars other than for
trials shall require two business days' notice unless otherwise directed or scheduled by the
Court.
(b) Notice of Conflict. Upon learning of a scheduling conflict between
different courts within the District of Arizona, or between the United States District Court
and the Arizona State Courts, counsel has a duty to promptly notify the Judges involved
in order that the conflict may be resolved. Such notice shall be in writing, with a copy
provided to all counsel and conflicted courts.
(c) Inter-Division Conflicts. Conflicts in scheduling between divisions of this
Court may be governed by local rule or general order.
(d) Resolution of Conflicts. Upon being advised of a scheduling conflict, the
Judges involved shall, if necessary, confer personally or by telephone in an effort to
resolve the conflict. While neither the United States District Court nor any Arizona
Court has priority in scheduling, the following factors should be considered in resolving
the conflict:
(1) The nature of the cases as civil or criminal, and the presence of any
speedy trial problems;
(2) the length, urgency, or relative importance of the matters;
(3) a case which involves out-of-town witnesses, parties or counsel;
(4) the age of the cases;
(5) the matter which was set first;
(6) any priority granted by rule or statute;
(7) any other pertinent factor.
F.R.Civ.P. 2. One Form of Action
(NO LOCAL RULE)
Title II. Commencement of Action; Service of Process, Pleadings,
Motions, and Orders
F.R.Civ.P. 3. Commencing an Action
