US lawArizonaCourt rulesARCP — Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior Courts of ArizonaII. Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders; Duties of Counsel3Ariz. R. Civ. P. 3Rule 3. Commencing an ActionLast amended: 2017Year: 2026Length: 12 wordsOfficial source A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.NextAriz. R. Civ. P. 4.1