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AZ SB1016

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Albert Melvin

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Origin

Senate

Forty-ninth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2010)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Title 12, Chapter 2, Article 2 by adding section 12-214 regarding court commissioners in criminal cases.

  • Authorizes presiding judges in counties with populations of 250,000 or more to appoint justices of the peace as special commissioners in criminal cases.

  • Special commissioners appointed under this provision may conduct initial appearances, preliminary hearings, and arraignments for the superior court.

  • Exempts justices of the peace serving as special commissioners from the requirements of section 12-119.04.

Legislative Description

Special court commissioner; appointment

Last Action

Referred to Senate JUD Committee

1/12/2010

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