AO 2026-052.PDF

Maricopa County — Formal (2026-05-20)

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA

IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
A COURT COMMISSIONER NO. 2026-052

Pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Arizona, Art. 6, Sec. 24, A.R.S.
§12-213, as amended, and Rule 96 of the Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court (RASC),

IT IS ORDERED that Michael A. Alvarez is hereby appointed as a Court
Commissioner of the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County, effective May 18,
2026, on a full-time basis, with the working title of “Commissioner.” Michael A. Alvarez
shall serve one uninterrupted term of service, until retirement, resignation, or termination.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Michael A. Alvarez shall have all such powers
and duties pursuant to law which shall include, but not be limited to, those powers and
duties prescribed by A.R.S. §12-213, as amended, and Rule 96, RASC, as amended.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Michael A. Alvarez is assigned to hear any matter
within the purview of this appointment pursuant to law.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Michael A. Alvarez shall receive compensation
at an annual salary of ninety percent of the salary of a judge of the Superior Court, which
currently calculates $180,000.00, pro-rated for the balance of calendar year 2026. This
appointment is conditioned upon the agreement to serve only for the compensation
received as a Court Commissioner while employed as a Commissioner by the Court, and
to receive no additional compensation or benefit, fiscal or otherwise, when acting in the
capacity of a Judge Pro Tempore.

Dated this oth day of May, 2026.

bd LG

Hon. Pamela S/ / Gates
Presiding rhe

Original: Clerk of the Superior Court

Copies: Hon. Danielle Viola, Associate Presiding Judge
Hon. Michael A. Alvarez, Commissioner
Raymond L. Billotte, Judicial Branch Administrator
Frances Dairman, Financial Operations Director
Jennifer Fish, Human Resources Director