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AZ SB1074
Bill
Status
1/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anna Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Establishes comprehensive rights for victims of peace officer violence and their families, including fair treatment, free legal support, and protection from intimidation or retaliation.
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Requires victims and families to receive unredacted body-worn camera footage, incident reports, and peace officer personnel files within 72 hours of a critical incident, with 48-hour advance notice before public release.
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Mandates each municipality establish an independent victim advocate role reporting to critical incident scenes and provide free wraparound services including trauma and mental health care funded by the municipality.
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Allows victims' families to petition the county attorney to reopen cases if no charges are filed and guarantees 24-hour response times from investigators on victim questions with monthly investigation updates.
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Requires state funding for an independent nonprofit organization to provide free legal counsel, trauma recovery services, and independent medical examinations to victims and families independent of police departments.
Legislative Description
Peace officer violence victims' rights
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Last Action
Senate JUD Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0)
2/15/2024