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AZ SB1632
Bill
Status
2/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Requires certifying officials from state and local law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and other relevant agencies to certify victim helpfulness on Form I-918 Supplement B when requested by crime victims of qualifying criminal activity.
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption that victims are helpful if they have not refused or failed to provide information and assistance when reasonably requested by law enforcement.
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Mandates certifying entities process Form I-918 Supplement B certifications within 90 days of request, or within 14 days if the requesting person is not a citizen in removal proceedings.
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Prohibits certifying entities from disclosing the immigration status of victims or persons requesting the certification, except to comply with federal law or with authorization from the victim.
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Requires certifying entities to report annually to the Legislature on the number of Form I-918 Supplement B certification requests received, approved, and denied, beginning January 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Immigration certification form; crime victims
Requirements
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/4/2021