These rules apply when a court decides to provide for arbitration of claims. Civil cases shall be submitted to arbitration so long as the only relief sought is a money judgment and the amount sought is within the limit set by the local court. Parties may stipulate to have the case heard by a specific arbitrator, or the court may select an arbitrator from a list. The rules list the various procedures and requirements for determining suitability of a case for arbitration, offers of judgment, appointment of an arbitrator, arbitrator powers and authority, disqualification, subpoenas, rules of evidence, giving of notice, failure of a party to appear, scheduling of hearings, and arbitrator compensation.
Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior Courts of Arizona, Section IX - Compulsory Arbitration
Supreme Court of Arizona. Adopted October 10, 2000, amended September 1, 2011http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?SP=AZR-1000