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AZ HB2695

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Ash

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 11-365 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding deferred prosecution programs.

  • County attorney retains sole discretion to decide whether to divert or defer prosecution of an offender before a complaint is filed.

  • After a complaint is filed in justice court, the county attorney must obtain approval from the justice court before deciding to divert or defer prosecution.

  • Other prosecuting agencies retain the ability to divert or defer prosecution as otherwise provided by law.

Legislative Description

Deferred prosecution; justice court approval

Last Action

Referred to House JUD Committee

1/31/2012

Full Bill Text

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