AZ SB1163

Amends section 13-3961 to require courts to hold hearings within seven calendar days of initial appearance to determine if a person charged with a felony should be detained based on danger to others, unless continuances are granted for good cause.

Specifies that continuances requested by the defendant cannot exceed five calendar days unless extenuating circumstances exist, while state-requested continuances require a finding of good cause.

Establishes that a person may waive the right to a hearing and clarifies that testimony given during detention hearings is inadmissible in guilt determinations except for impeachment or perjury proceedings.

Amends sections 22-314 and 22-424 to clarify that bond schedules apply to misdemeanor criminal traffic violations not involving death or serious physical injury, excluding felony traffic offenses and violations of sections 28-1381 and 28-1382.

Removes language requiring expedited calendars and trial priority for detained defendants.