A.R.S. § 12-173: Notice; dismissal; removal

A. After the taxpayer makes an election to use small claims procedures, the applicable state or local taxing authority shall be notified and provided a copy of the complaint by mail by the clerk of the tax court and becomes a party to the small claims case after receiving the notice.

B. A taxpayer may dismiss a small claims case before the entry of judgment by notifying the clerk of the tax court in writing. A dismissal by the taxpayer is with prejudice.

C. The judge or commissioner may reclassify a small claims procedure as a regular tax court case if the requirements of section 12-172 are not met.