Arizona's top judge: Courts must prioritize post-election disputes

Arizona’s top state judge on Tuesday ordered trial courts to prioritize election cases as anticipation swirls about a blitz of lawsuits in the swing state following November’s presidential contest.

In a two-page administrative order, Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ann Timmer reminded superior court judges of statutory requirements to handle recounts and other election disputes quickly.

“Giving priority to adjudicating an election contest may necessitate the delay of other court proceedings,” Timmer wrote.

The justice ordered Arizona’s trial courts to enter an appealable judgment by Dec. 6 if the case “concerns presidential electors” and to “give priority” to election cases generally.



https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4935212-arizona-judge-election-dispute-cases/