AZ SB1496

Creates a new statute (A.R.S. 12-2204) establishing that statements made by a person directly or indirectly involved in an act involving threatened or actual use of deadly physical force are inadmissible in criminal prosecution or civil action against that person if the statement was made to promptly report the act to obtain emergency medical care or police services, except for impeachment purposes.

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

Exempts prosecutions for false reporting or perjury from the protection provided by this statute.

Defines "deadly physical force" by reference to A.R.S. 13-105.

Establishes legislative findings recognizing that lawful use of deadly physical force may require prompt reporting to authorities, and balances this reporting need against a person's constitutional right to remain silent during criminal investigations.