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AZ SB1227

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-2213 to expand witness privilege from arrest protections.

  • Restricts arrest of witnesses only when supported by a signed judicial warrant or order, removing prior exceptions for treason, felony, and breach of the peace.

  • Extends privilege from arrest protections to family members of witnesses and persons residing in the same household as a party, witness, or potential witness.

  • Applies privilege protections during court attendance and while traveling to and from court, allowing one day of travel for every twenty-five miles from the witness's residence.

Legislative Description

Court witness; arrest; prohibited

Prohibited

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2022
Judiciary1/20/2022

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