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AZ SB1055

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Paton

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Origin

Senate

Forty-ninth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2010)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-4430 regarding crime victim advocates' disclosure of communications with victims.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Maintains existing protections requiring written consent for disclosure of communications and records, with exceptions for perjured testimony and exculpatory evidence.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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