Section R9-21-103. Computation of Time

For any period of time prescribed or allowed by this Chapter, the time shall be calculated as follows:

1.        The period of time shall not include the day of the act, event or default from which the designated period of time begins to run;

2.        If the period of time is designated as calendar days, the period of time shall include each day after the day of the act, event or default from which the designated period of time begins to run;

3.        If the period of time is not designated as calendar days:

a.        If the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than 11 days, the period of time shall not include intermediate Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays;

b.        If the period of time is 11 days or more, the period of time shall include intermediate Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays;

c.        If the last day of the period of time is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period of time shall include the last day of the period of time; and

d.        If the last day of the period of time is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period of time shall extend until the end of the next day that is not a Sat- urday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Historical Note

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chap- ter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective October 7, 1992; received in the Office of the Secretary of State October 14, 1992 (Supp. 92-4). Section repealed; new Section R9-21-103 renumbered from R9-21-104 and

amended by exempt rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 3296, effec- tive June 30, 2003 (Supp. 03-2).