A pretrial statement is a comprehensive trial preparation document submitted to the court before trial identifying witnesses, exhibits, legal issues, settled matters, remaining disputes, proposed orders, and the relief each party is requesting. In Maricopa County pretrial statement requirements vary by judge. Read the Minute Entry and any standing orders before drafting one.

The pretrial statement is the court's primary source of information about what is contested, what evidence will be presented, and what each side is asking for. A thorough well-organized pretrial statement helps the judge prepare for trial and understand the case. It outlines all of your positions, evidence, and requests.