Loading chat...
AZ HB2726
Bill
Status
2/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ben Miranda
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Removes constables and their deputies from the prohibition on practicing law, leaving only sheriffs and their deputies subject to this restriction.
-
Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 11-403 to delete references to constables practicing law or forming partnerships with attorneys.
-
Makes technical corrections to pronouns and references, changing "his" to "the sheriff's" and updating language regarding county attorney restrictions on private practice.
-
Maintains existing exceptions for county attorneys in first-class counties with populations of 60,000 or more to engage in pro bono legal work under specified conditions.
-
Clarifies that pro bono representation by attorneys under the approved conditions does not disqualify the office from participating in subsequent actions affecting the client.
Legislative Description
Constables; practice of law
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
2/11/2010