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AZ SB1680
Bill
Status
2/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
David Farnsworth
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AI Summary
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Requires courts to advise all parties in writing of perjury statutes (sections 12-2224 and title 13, chapter 27) before initiating civil or criminal proceedings.
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Expands perjury definition to include wilfully withholding exculpatory evidence and wilfully making false accusations of perjury, in addition to existing false sworn statement provisions.
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Allows courts to suspend proceedings when probable cause exists that false evidence or testimony was provided, requiring law enforcement investigation and report before resuming.
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Requires reasonable opportunities to correct mistaken information before criminal charges are filed, with grand jury exercising exclusive prosecutorial discretion for perjury violations.
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Mandates license revocation or amendment for convicted individuals licensed by the state, prohibiting their participation in court proceedings unless they are a party to the case.
Legislative Description
False; misleading testimony; perjury
Criminal Code - Title 13
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/6/2020