AZ HB2583

Protects statements made by persons involved in threatened or actual use of deadly physical force when they promptly report the act to obtain emergency medical care or police services from admissibility in criminal prosecution or civil action against that person, except for impeachment purposes.

Requires that statements protected under this section are not public records and shall not be disclosed to the public in any manner.

Exception: This protection does not apply to prosecutions for false reporting or perjury.

Defines "deadly physical force" by reference to Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-105.

Balances the need for prompt emergency reporting with a person's constitutional right to remain silent during criminal investigations.