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  1. Where can I view a copy of the Town Code?
  2. I want to look up an Arizona state law. Where can I find it?
  3. I would like to request a public record. What can I do?
  4. Where do I submit a Notice of Claim?
  5. Where can I obtain an Oro Valley business license?
  6. How can I file a claim for damages against the Town?
  7. Where can I obtain a Marriage License in Oro Valley?
  8. Where should I take an inquiry about the Town?
  9. How can I obtain a referral for legal services?
  10. How can I contact the Arizona Attorney General?
  11. Where can I file Small Claims?
  12. Where can I obtain an Arizona birth or death certificate?
  13. Where can I get information regarding the Open Meeting Law?
  14. How do I get information on the legislative process in Arizona?
  15. Where can I obtain information on charities or telemarketers?
  16. I keep getting unwanted telephone solicitors calling my home, what can I do about it?
  17. Where do I report a suspicious or fraudulent telemarketer?
  18. Where can I get information on or submit a complaint about a contractor, construction company, air-conditioning and heat, landscaping or other home service?
  19. Where can I find links to other state agencies and government entities?
  20. Where do I report consumer fraud?

 

1.     Where can I view a copy of the Town Code?

          The Oro Valley Town Code can be found at:
          http://www.codepublishing.com/az/orovalley/

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  2.    I want to look up an Arizona state law. Where can I find it?

          Statutes can also be accessed online at:                              
          Arizona Revised Statutes - Links to all 49 Titles              

          Law and Research Library Division
          of Arizona State Library Archives and Public Records
          (602) 542-5297
          http://www.lib.az.us/is/locations/index.cfm                      

          The University of Arizona Law Library
          (520) 481-2613
          http://www.law.arizona.edu/library/

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3.     I would like to request a public record. What can I do?

          A written request for public records should be mailed to:

          Town of Oro Valley
          Attention: Town Clerk
          11000 North La Cañada Drive
          Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
          (520) 229-4700
          Town Clerk - Public Records

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4.     Where do I submit a Notice of Claim?

All Notice of Claims should be mailed within applicable statutes of   limitations to:
          Town of Oro Valley
          Attention: Town Clerk
          11000 North La Cañada Drive
          Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
          (520) 229-4700
          Insurance Claim Form

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5.    Where can I obtain an Oro Valley business license?

          Business license inquiries should be mailed to:

          Town of Oro Valley
          Attention: Town Clerk
          11000 North La Cañada Drive
          Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
          (520) 229-4700
          Town Clerk - Business License Information

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6.     How can I file a claim for damages against the Town?

          You may obtain a claim form from the Town Clerks office.

          Town of Oro Valley
          Attention: Town Clerk
          11000 North La Cañada Drive
          Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
          Insurance Claim Form                           

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7.     Where can I obtain a Marriage License in Oro Valley?

          Contact the Town of Oro Valley's Magistrate Court.

          Town of Oro Valley
          Attention: Magistrate Court
          11000 North La Cañada Drive
          Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
          (520) 229-4780
          (520) 229-4789 (fax)
          Marriage Licenses      

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8.    Where should I take an inquiry about the Town?

Inquiries may be submitted through the Town’s Constituent Services Coordinator.

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9.    How can I obtain a referral for legal services?

          Contact your personal attorney or call:

          Lawyer Referral Service
          177 North Church Avenue
          Number 101
          Tucson, Arizona 85701
          (520) 623-4625
          Lawyer Referral

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10.   How can I contact the Arizona Attorney General?

          Currently, Terry Goddard is the Attorney General for Arizona.

          Terry Goddard, Office of the Attorney General
          Department of Law
          1275 West Washington Street
          Phoenix, Arizona 85007
          (602) 542-5025
          (602) 542-4085 (fax)
          Arizona Attorney General, Terry Goddard

           or, the Arizona Attorney General's Office in Tucson at (520) 628-6504

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11.  Where can I file Small Claims?

The Town’s Magistrate Court has Small Claims forms. The maximum  amount allowed for small claims is $2,500.00. However, the Small Claims must be filed with the Court in which the transaction occurred. In Pima County, the form should be mailed to:

Pima County Consolidated Justice Court
115 North Church Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701
(520) 740-3171
Pima County Justice Court - Small Claims

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12.   Where can I obtain an Arizona birth or death certificate?

Birth and Death Certificates are obtained through the State of Arizona Office of Vital Records:


Arizona Department of Health Services: Division of Public Health Services: Bureau of Public Health Statistics: Office of Vital Records

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13.    Where can I get information regarding the Open Meeting Law

The Attorney General’s Office established the Open Meeting Law  Enforcement Team (OMLET) to handle inquiries and conduct investigations and enforcement proceedings relating to complaints of violations of the Open Meeting Law. Investigations are conducted when OMLET receives a signed, written complaint that describes conduct that, if verified, would constitute a violation. For information regarding Homeowner Associations and the Open Meeting Law, visit the Attorney General’s website at: Arizona Attorney General, Terry Goddard

NOTE:  Go to Quick Links and click on Open Meeting Law

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14.    How do I get information on the legislative process in Arizona?

Contact Arizona Legislative Information Services (ALIS) on-line information service at  (602) 542-4236 or Arizona State Legislature

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15.    Where can I obtain information on charities or telemarketers?

          Secretary of State
          Arizona State Complex Building
          400 West Congress, 2nd Floor, Room 252
          Tucson, Arizona 85701
          (520) 628-6583
          (520) 628-6938 (fax)
          Arizona Secretary Of State - Jan Brewer - Homepage     

NOTE:  In the search window, type Charities or Telemarketers then click GO

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16.   I keep getting unwanted telephone solicitors calling my home, what can I do  about it?

          Register for the National Do Not Call List at:
          Federal Trade Commission: National Do Not Call List
          FTC Do Not Call Phone numbers:
          1-888-382-1222
          TTY 1-866-290-4236

More information about the FTC and the National Do Not Call   Registry  is available at: Federal Trade Commission - Home

NOTE:  Click on the Consumer Protection tab, then click the Consumer Information tab, on the lefthand menu, place your cursor over Telemarketing & Telephone Services and click on National Do Not Call List

 

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17.   Where do I report a suspicious or fraudulent telemarketer?

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

1-877-382-4357 or Federal Trade Commission - Home

NOTE:  Click on the Consumer Protection tab, then click on the Consumer Information tab, on the left hand menu, place your cursor over Telemarketing & Telephone Services and click on Telemarketing Scams or National Do Not Call List

 

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18.   Where can I get information on or submit a complaint about a  contractor, construction company, air-        conditioning and heat, landscaping or other home service?      

          Registrar of Contractors
          400 W Congress St # 212
          Tucson, AZ 85701
          (520) 628-6345
          Arizona Registrar of Contractors<

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19.   Where can I find links to other state agencies and government entities?        

          Arizona 211Online
         Arizona at Your Service                                                                   

          Arizona Ombudsman: Citizens' Aide
          3737 N 7th St # 209
          Phoenix, AZ 85014
          (602) 277-7292
          Arizona State Legislature

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20.   Where do I report consumer fraud?

          You can contact the following:

          Arizona Attorney General's Office
          400 W Congress St # S315
          Tucson, AZ 85701
          (520) 628-6504
          Arizona Attorney General, Terry Goddard

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          NOTE:   On the Protecting Arizona's Families line, click on Consumers

          City Attorney's Office
          255 W Alameda St
          Tucson, AZ 85701
          (520) 791-4221
          City of Tucson, Arizona City Government

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          Note:  In the Search Window, type consumer fraud and click GO

          Pima County Attorney's Office
          Bad Check Program
          32 North Stone Ave., 2nd Floor
          Tucson, Arizona 85701
          (520) 740-4100
          (520) 882-5966 (fax)
          Pima County Attorney - Bad Check Program

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