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AZ SB1055
Bill
Status
5/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Paton
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-4430 regarding crime victim advocates' disclosure of communications with victims.
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Allows crime victim advocates to disclose victim information to other professionals and administrative support persons assisting the victim, with victim consent given verbally or in writing.
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Expands the purpose of disclosure to include assistance in providing services to the victim and to the court in furtherance of any victim's rights under Arizona law.
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Maintains existing protections requiring written consent for disclosure of communications and records, with exceptions for perjured testimony and exculpatory evidence.
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Preserves requirement that prosecutors and law enforcement disclose shared victim advocate materials to defense attorneys only if the information is otherwise discoverable.
Legislative Description
Victims' rights; disclosure of information
Last Action
Governor Signed
5/6/2010