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AZ SB1650

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

AI Summary

  • Creates a new crime under Arizona law for prosecutors who intentionally or knowingly fail to disclose evidence required by Arizona rules of criminal procedure.

  • The violation applies when the undisclosed evidence is material to the proceeding and would likely have changed the outcome of a guilty verdict or plea agreement.

  • Classifies the offense as a class 3 misdemeanor.

  • Amends Title 13, Chapter 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 13-2811.

Legislative Description

Evidence disclosure violation; prosecutor; crime

Violations

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/6/2020

Full Bill Text

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