R-15-0033

Sua Sponte Petition to Amend Rule 8, Rules of Procedure for Special Actions

Would clarify that indigent defendants may not be assessed a filing fee for a petition for review from a court of appeals' special action decision arising from a criminal matter

Petitioner:
Arizona Supreme Court Staff Attorneys’ Office
by Ellen M. Crowley
Chief Staff Attorney
1501 W. Washington, Suite 445
Phoenix, AZ 85007-3231
[email protected]
Bar No. 005871

Filed: July 8, 2015

ADOPTED as modified on an expedited basis, with a comment period to follow ending October 30, 2015.

ADOPTED on a permanent basis December 15, 2015.