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AZ SB1447
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2022
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Creates new criminal offense of "failing to disclose evidence by a prosecutor" in Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-2811.
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Prosecute a prosecutor who intentionally or knowingly fails to disclose evidence required by Arizona rules of criminal procedure.
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Violation applies only when evidence is material to the proceeding and a reasonable person would believe the defendant would not have been convicted or entered a plea agreement if evidence had been disclosed.
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Classifies the offense as a class 3 misdemeanor.
Legislative Description
Evidence disclosure violation; prosecutor; crime
Classification
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/31/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules1/27/2022
Judiciary1/27/2022
Full Bill Text
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