Arizona Family Law and Paralegal Certification Practice Exam

When a substituted copy is filed with the clerk, it becomes part of the record in the action and has the force and effect of the original record. This means the substituted document is the official version that the court and parties rely on for notice and authenticity, just like the original. It ensures the case file reflects the current document as the controlling record. It’s not kept as a separate, standalone document, nor does it simply replace the original in a way that leaves the original outside the record; and it certainly isn’t without legal effect.