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We do not find that to be the case here, especially given our duty “to harmonize, whenever possible, related statutory and rule provisions.” ¶ 13 (2014) ( ¶ 7 (2007)).

We do not find that to be the case here, especially given our duty “to harmonize, whenever possible, related statutory and rule provisions.” ¶ 13 , ( ¶7 , ).

See Hall, 229 Ariz. at 283 ¶¶ 19-20, 274 P.3d at 1217 (harmonizing § 12-341.01(A) with Rule 68 to “conclude that comparing the ‘judgment finally obtained’ under § 12-341.01(A) to a settlement offer should involve only those reasonable fees and costs incurred as of the date the offer was made”); , 289 ¶ 7, (stating that, whenever possible, we harmonize rules and statutes and read them in conjunction with each other).

¶10 Moreover, when interpreting rules and statutes, they “should be harmonized wherever possible and read in conjunction with each other.” ¶ 7, (quoting Phoenix of Hartford, Inc. v. Harmony Rests., Inc., ).

¶ 8 (2014) (“’[T]he best and most reliable index of a statute’s meaning is its language and, when the language is clear and unequivocal, it is determinative of the statute’s construction.’”) ( ¶ 7 (2007)); ¶ 11 (2003) (“The court must give effect to each word of the statute.”); P.F.

We review the interpretation of statutes and constitutional provisions de novo, ¶ 6, and evidentiary rulings for an abuse of discretion.

¶¶ 6-7 , (appellate court reviews issue of statutory construction de novo; “best and most reliable index of a statute’s meaning is its language”); McGill, 213 Ariz. at 153, ¶ 21 , 140 P.3d at 936 (appellate court reviews de novo whether State has violated defendant’s right against double

If “‘the language is clear and unequivocal, it is determinative of the statute’s construction.’” ¶ 7, (quoting Deer Valley Unified Sch.

We interpret rules of criminal procedure by applying the principles of statutory construction and first look to the plain text of the rule because that is “the best and most reliable index of [the rule’s] meaning[.]” ¶ 7, (quoting Deer Valley Unified Sch.

“‘[T]he best and most reliable index of a statute’s meaning is its language and, when the language is clear and unequivocal, it is determinative of the statute’s construction.’” ¶ 7, (citation omitted).

344 ¶ 8, ( , 289 ¶ 7, ).

§ 2.1(D); ¶ 11, (discussing scope of legislature’s rulemaking power).

“[T]he best and most reliable index of a statute’s meaning is its language,” and if that language is clear, then “‘we rely on the plain language rather than utilizing other ways of interpreting the statute.’” Cornerstone Hosp.

¶ 5, ¶ 7, (constitutionality of statutes reviewed de novo); ¶ 6, (same).