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Complaint

Arizona · Arizona Judicial Branch

This form is a Complaint used to start a small claims case. It is used to tell the court what the case is about.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone wants to start a case in small claims court.

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 form is a Complaint, which is used to start a case in small claims court.
Who fills out this form?
This form is used by the person starting the case, or the petitioner.

Revision history

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

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