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AZ HB2972
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Keshel
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AI Summary
- Guarantees an automatic right to jury trial for all parties in probate proceedings, removing the previous requirement that a jury trial must be "duly demanded" and relate to a constitutional right
- Requires attorneys appointed to represent alleged incapacitated persons to inform them of their right to a jury trial at least seven days before initial guardianship or conservatorship hearings
- Mandates that attorneys provide alleged incapacitated persons with a copy of the standard court order form that would be entered if the guardianship or conservatorship petition is granted
- Removes the requirement that attorneys attest to the court at the initial hearing that they have fulfilled their duties to inform clients of their rights
- Allows courts to hold attorneys in contempt for failing to fulfill these disclosure and interview requirements
Legislative Description
Protected persons; jury trial right
Last Action
House read second time
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/2/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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