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AZ HB2751

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Alma Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Removes provisions allowing magistrates to authorize unannounced entry to execute search warrants when announced entry would endanger safety or result in evidence destruction.

  • Requires uniformed peace officers to provide audible notice of their authority and purpose before executing a search warrant, which must be reasonably expected to be heard by occupants.

  • Requires peace officers to provide a copy of the search warrant to the person being searched or the property owner after entering and securing the location but before conducting any search or seizure.

  • Limits warrant execution without announced notice to situations where occupants do not respond within a reasonable time after notice is given or refuse admittance, removing the exception for magistrate-authorized unannounced entries.

Legislative Description

Search warrants; audible notice; requirements.

Requirements

Last Action

House Committee of the Whole action: Retained on the Calendar

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2021
Criminal Justice Reform2/2/2021

Full Bill Text

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