22-525. Satisfaction of judgment; filing procedures; transfer to justice court; hearing; bond
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/az/title-22/22-525A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
A. The prevailing party shall file a satisfaction of judgment in the small claims division of the justice court within thirty days after a judgment has been paid in full.
B. If the prevailing party fails to file a satisfaction of judgment or cannot be located after the opposing party has exercised due diligence in attempting to locate the prevailing party, the opposing party may file a motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment. If the motion is granted, the judgment is deemed satisfied.
C. On the filing of a motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment, the case shall be transferred from the small claims division to the justice court. A justice of the peace may hold a hearing on the motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment.
D. A justice of the peace may compel the moving party to post a bond with the justice court in the amount of the judgment.