AZ SB1075

Amends Arizona law to allow courts to appoint a guardian ad litem to investigate whether an incompetent defendant needs a guardian, conservator, or other protective order under title 14, chapter 5.

Guardian ad litem must initiate guardianship or conservatorship proceedings if protective action is deemed appropriate; court may order independent evaluation by licensed physician, psychologist, or registered nurse.

Guardian ad litem and other evaluators appointed under this section are entitled to reasonable compensation for their work.

If defendant is indigent, court may order the guardian ad litem's reasonable compensation to be paid as a county expense.

Applies when court finds defendant incompetent to stand trial with no substantial probability of regaining competency within 21 months.