--- title: "Tina R. Ainley | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/tina-r-ainley-yavapai-division-3" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Tina R. Ainley Superior Court in Yavapai County · Superior Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Superior Court in Yavapai County - State: Arizona - Role: Superior Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official judge-specific and circuitwide procedural guidance has been located for this profile. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### exhibit notebook Scope: judge specific If parties prepare a trial notebook for Division 3, exhibit numbers must match the clerk's numbering and the notebook must be provided to the bailiff on the hearing day. Evidence excerpt: The Exhibit Notebook shall be provided to the Bailiff on the day of the hearing. [Yavapai County Superior Court Division 3 Standing Orders](https://courts.yavapaiaz.gov/Departments/Superior-Court/Divisions/Superior-Court-Division-3/Standing-Division-Orders-for-Division-3) Source checked: 2026-07-27 ### digital evidence portal Scope: statewide Arizona's digital-evidence portal supports invited parties in participating courts to upload, review, manage, and share case exhibits for virtual or in-person hearings. Evidence excerpt: The digital evidence portal provides convenient 24/7 online access to upload, review, and manage exhibits in a case to which a party has been invited. [Arizona Digital Evidence](https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing local orders Scope: statewide Arizona requires each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court to issue a local remote-hearing administrative order. The applicable county or court order controls scheduling and technology requirements. Evidence excerpt: The Arizona Supreme Court also mandated that each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court issue a local administrative order based on these recommendations, with modifications as necessary due to technology or staffing limitations. [Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote appearances and evidence Scope: statewide Arizona remote appearances depend on the assigned judge and court. Parties should provide the court with evidence, documents, photos, or proof needed for the remote hearing using the court's directions. Evidence excerpt: Depending on the judge and court, hearings can be scheduled as in person or remote appearances. [Remote Court Appearances](https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://courts.yavapaiaz.gov/Departments/Superior-Court/Divisions) - [Official roster](https://courts.yavapaiaz.gov/Departments/Superior-Court/Divisions) - [Superior Court in Yavapai County official judicial roster](https://courts.yavapaiaz.gov/Departments/Superior-Court/Divisions) - [Arizona Digital Evidence](https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence) - [Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings) - [Remote Court Appearances](https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances) - [Yavapai County Superior Court Division 3 Standing Orders](https://courts.yavapaiaz.gov/Departments/Superior-Court/Divisions/Superior-Court-Division-3/Standing-Division-Orders-for-Division-3) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/tina-r-ainley-yavapai-division-3", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/tina-r-ainley-yavapai-division-3", "name": "Tina R. 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Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings). Collected 2026-07-26.