AZ SB1492

Amends Arizona law regarding grand jury proceedings to allow a person under investigation to appear with counsel before the grand jury, with counsel permitted only to communicate with their client.

Prohibits counsel from communicating with anyone other than the person under investigation; counsel who violates this may be summarily expelled from the grand jury chambers.

Changes the grand jury's obligation regarding evidence presented by the person under investigation from a mandatory duty to hear such evidence to a discretionary authority to do so.

Maintains existing prohibitions on recording, listening to, or observing grand jury proceedings, with exceptions for court personnel, court reporters, interpreters, grand jurors taking notes, witnesses, and persons under investigation appearing with counsel.

Requires grand jurors to weigh all evidence received and may compel production of other available evidence when they have reasonable grounds to believe it will explain away the contemplated charge.