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AZ SB1543
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
- Creates new crime of "failing to disclose evidence by a prosecutor" under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapter 28
- Applies when a prosecutor intentionally or knowingly fails to disclose evidence required by Arizona rules of criminal procedure
- Requires that the undisclosed evidence be material to the proceeding and that a reasonable person would believe the defendant would not have been convicted or entered a plea agreement if the evidence had been disclosed
- Classifies the offense as a Class 3 misdemeanor
Legislative Description
Evidence disclosure violation; prosecutor; crime
Classification
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules2/2/2021
Judiciary2/1/2021
Full Bill Text
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