§ 31.3.3.1.3 Taking of Additional Evidence In Superior Court.

• Jurisdiction: Arizona

§ 31.3.3.1.3 Taking of Additional Evidence In Superior Court. Before 1996, A.R.S. § 12-910 prohibited the superior court from considering additional evidence unless the court decided to conduct a trial de novo. In 1996, the statute was amended to permit the superior court to consider “supplementing evidence” offered on appeal in reviewing the administrative decision. A.R.S. § 12-910(E). See Form 31:9 (motion for leave to introduce additional evidence). On its face, A.R.S. § 12-910 liberally allows introduction of new evidence. The statute allows a party an evidentiary hearing in the superior court if requested within 30 days of filing the appeal. The...