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AZ SB1680

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Farnsworth

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Expands perjury definition to include wilfully withholding exculpatory evidence and wilfully making false accusations of perjury, in addition to existing false sworn statement provisions.

  • Allows courts to suspend proceedings when probable cause exists that false evidence or testimony was provided, requiring law enforcement investigation and report before resuming.

  • Requires reasonable opportunities to correct mistaken information before criminal charges are filed, with grand jury exercising exclusive prosecutorial discretion for perjury violations.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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