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AZ SB1678
Bill
Status
2/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
David Farnsworth
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AI Summary
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Allows complainants to request a jury hearing in superior court to review State Bar of Arizona disciplinary decisions if they believe justice was not served, with hearings required within 45 days of request.
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Requires the State Bar to notify complainants of their right to jury review; failure to notify renders State Bar decisions void and unenforceable.
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Establishes jury voting thresholds for disciplinary outcomes: license restoration requires no more than 2 dissenting votes, sanctions require no more than 1 dissenting vote, and license revocation requires unanimous vote.
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Sets clear and convincing evidence as the standard for discipline determinations and preponderance of evidence for monetary damages in jury hearings.
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Authorizes juries to sanction parties, including the State Bar, up to $2,500, and permits partial reexamination of State Bar decisions with fees capped at $500.
Legislative Description
Legal professionals; complaints; discipline; juries
General Provisions
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/6/2020