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Civil Complaint

Arizona · Arizona Judicial Branch

This form is a Civil Complaint used to start a civil case in court. It is used to tell the court that someone is suing another person or group.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone needs to file a lawsuit in civil court for a claim that is over $10,000.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This is a Civil Complaint form used to start a civil case in court.
Who files this form?
This form is used by the person starting the case, known as the petitioner.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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