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Summons

Arizona · Arizona Judicial Branch

This form is a Summons, which officially notifies someone that a case has been started in small claims court. It tells the person they have been sued and that they need to respond to the court.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone is starting a case in small claims court against another person.

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 Summons, which officially notifies someone that a case has been started in small claims court.
Who files this form?
The metadata indicates this is a form used when someone is starting a case.

Revision history

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

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