Which of the following constitutes a waiver of the right to change a judge?

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In Arizona, you can waive the right to a change of judge when you actively participate in the case before that judge or clearly consent to that judge’s assignment. If a party agrees to the judge's assignment, that shows explicit consent to proceed under that judge. If the judge rules on any contested issue, that indicates the party has engaged with that judge and accepted their participation on matters in dispute. And once a scheduled hearing or trial begins, proceedings have effectively started before that judge, which waives the right to later request a different judge.

A written waiver form isn’t required for waiver to occur, and waiver isn’t automatic just because a new judge is assigned. The idea that waiver never occurs is incorrect because conduct like agreement to the assignment or proceeding with the judge demonstrates waiver.