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0 Replies and 1015 Views R-23-0026 Petition to Amend Arizona Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure 4(b)(9), 13(a), and 13(i); Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure 31.6(d), 31.10(a), and 31.10(j); and Arizona Rules of Juvenile Procedure 607(b)(3) and 609(d)(5). Started by �Yolanda Fox ****This petition addresses rules in multiple Forums. Please refer to the petition in the Arizona Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure forum to view the petition, attachments, and any comments filed. Any comments submitted for this petition should be done in the Rules of Arizona Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure Forum**** Casey D. Ball (034987) 2005 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 542-8137 caseydballgmail.com Kelley M. Jancaitis (025555) 2800 N. Central Ave, Suite 1600 Pho...

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17 Jan 2023 12:01 PM

0 Replies and 1037 Views R-23-0014 Petition to Amend Criminal Rules 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, and 11.7, Started by �Marretta Mathes Filed on Behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Petitioner’s proposed amendments would amend Criminal Rules 11.1 and 11.3 through 11.7 to implement changes made by SB 1310. SB 1310 was enacted during the 2022 Second Regular Session of t...

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09 Jan 2023 09:42 AM

0 Replies and 865 Views R-23-0012 Petition to Amend Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure 32.16(j) and 33.16(j) Started by �Barbara Vaught Barbara Vidal Vaught Staff Attorneys' Office Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One 1501 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007-3231 (602) 452-6700 bvaughtappeals.az.gov State Bar No. 020718 This petition seeks to change Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure 32.16(j) and 33.16(j) to clarify that the entire trial court record should be transmitted to the appellate court. Includi...

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06 Jan 2023 03:17 PM

0 Replies and 990 Views R-22-0041 PETITION TO AMEND ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL APPELLATE PROCEDURE 15 AND 21, ARIZONA RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 31, AND THE RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT Started by �Yolanda Fox ****This petition addresses rules in multiple Forums. Please refer to the petition in the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure Forum to view the petition, attachments, and any comments filed. Any comments submitted for this petition should be done in the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure Forum**** Joel W. Nomkin, Bar No. 011939 PERKINS COIE LLP 2901 North Central Avenue, Suite 2000 Phoenix, Arizona 85012-2788 Telephone: 1.602.351.8000 Facsimile: 1.602.648.7000 JNomkinperkinscoie.com ...

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14 Nov 2022 04:03 PM

4 Replies and 2077 Views R-22-0035 Amendments to the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure Started by �mmeltzer Justice John R. Lopez IV, Former Chair Committee on Criminal Rules Regarding Victims 1501 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 602.452.3242 mmeltzercourts.az.gov This petition proposes, among other amendments, adding to forty Criminal Rules a new section (v) pertaining to victims' rights. The proposed amendments are contained in attached Appendix A and further exp...

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by �mmeltzer

20 Oct 2022 06:06 PM

1 Replies and 1797 Views R-22-0028 Petition to Amend Criminal Rule 26.11 and Adopt Rule 36.1 Started by �Marretta Mathes Filed on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Amends Criminal Rule 26.11 and adds new Criminal Rule 36.1 to implement SB 1294 from the 2021 legislative session. Filed: June 26, 2022 ...

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by �Marretta Mathes

29 Sep 2022 05:31 PM

1 Replies and 1815 Views R-22-0029 Petition to Amend Criminal Rules 3.2, 4.2, 7.3, 11.5, 14.4, 39, and 41 Started by �Marretta Mathes Filed on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Amends Criminal Rules 3.2, 4.2, 7.3, 11.5, 14.4, 39, and 41 to implement SB 1075, SB 1602, HB 2709, and HB2372 from the 2022 legislative session. ...

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by �Marretta Mathes

26 Sep 2022 01:26 PM

0 Replies and 1185 Views R-22-0033 Petition to Amend Various Rules of Procedure to Implement SB 1115 Started by �Madison Ginsberg ****This petition addresses rules in multiple Forums. Please refer to the petition in the Rules of Civil Procedure forum to view the petition, attachments, and any comments filed. Any comments submitted for this petition should be done in the Rules of Civil Procedure Forum**** Filed on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Amends Superior...

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07 Jul 2022 12:04 PM

0 Replies and 1760 Views R-22-0032 Petition to amend Criminal Rules 26.10, 26.11, 27.5, 30.1 through 30.6, and Rule 41, Forms 32(a) and 32(b) Started by �Marretta Mathes Filed on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Amends Criminal Rules 26.10, 26.11, 27.5, 30.1 through 30.6, and Rule 41, Forms 32(a) and 32(b) to implement HB 2119 from the 2022 legis...

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01 Jul 2022 06:20 PM

6 Replies and 4891 Views R-20-0031 Rule 39 Started by �Colleen Clase Colleen Clase Chief Counsel Arizona Voice for Crime Victims (AVCV) 111 E. Taylor Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004 480-600-2661 colleen.avcvgmail.com State Bar Number 029360 This petition proposes integrating Rule 39 throughout the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure. Would amend over 50 Crim. Proc....

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by �mmeltzer

01 Jul 2022 03:58 PM

6 Replies and 3156 Views R-22-0021 Petition to Amend Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 15.8 Started by �Jared Keenan Jared G. Keenan Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ) P.O. Box 41213 Phoenix, AZ 85080-1213 Tel: (480) 812-1700 Fax: (480) 812-1736 jaredkeenan.aacjgmail.com Attorney Bar number: 027068 This petition amends Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 15.8 to make is applicable to all criminal prosecutions in the state. Filed: January 11, 2022 Would amend Rul...

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by �Jared Keenan

01 Jun 2022 04:38 PM

5 Replies and 3284 Views R-21-0045 Petition to Amend Rules of Criminal Procedure 16.3, 18.3, 18.4 & 18.5; Rules of Civil Procedure 16 & 47; Justice Court Rule of Civil Procedure 134; Rule of Procedure for Eviction Actions 12 Started by �Jennifer Albright This petition is filed on behalf of the Statewide Jury Selection Workgroup, of the Task Force on Jury Data Collection, Practices, and Policies. It seeks to amend Rules of Criminal Procedure 16.3, 18.3, 18.4 & 18.5; Rules of Civil Procedure 16 & 47; Justice Court Rule of Civil Procedure 134; and Rule of Procedure for Eviction Actions 12 in relation to jury selection in the absence of peremptory challenges. Petition is filed on behalf of the Workgroup by: ...

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by �Teri Munn

01 Jun 2022 12:29 PM

2 Replies and 2339 Views R-22-0003 Petition to Amend Rule 27.6, Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure Started by �mmeltzer David K. Byers Director, Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 West Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007 602.452.3242 mmeltzercourts.az.gov This petition requests amendments to Rule 27.6 concerning release determinations on petitions to revoke probation. Filed: January 4, 2022 Would amend Rule 27.6 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure to clarify the procedure...

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by �mmeltzer

27 May 2022 05:18 PM

4 Replies and 3505 Views R-22-0002 Petition to Adopt Rule 2.6, Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure Started by �mmeltzer David K. Byers Director, Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 West Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007 602.452.3242 mmeltzercourts.az.gov This petition proposes a new rule concerning search warrant applications that request an unannounced entry or nighttime service. Filed: January 4, 2022 Would adopt a new Rule 2.6 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure gove...

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by �mmeltzer

27 May 2022 05:15 PM

7 Replies and 2586 Views R-21-0051 Crim. Pro. Rules 5.3, 6.1, 7.3, and 7.4, Bail Petition Started by �Amanda McQueen David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov IN THE SUPREME COURT STATE OF ARIZONA In the Matter of PETITION TO AMEND RULES ) 5.3, 6.1, 7.3, and 7.4, ) ARIZONA RULES OF CRIMINAL ) ...

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by �Amanda McQueen

24 May 2022 03:47 PM

5 Replies and 3267 Views R-21-0030 Criminal Rule 17.4 authorizing deadline for plea agreements Started by �Lisa Flores Filing on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Filed: June 4, 2021 Would amend Ariz. R. Crim. P.17.4 to authorize the presiding judge to approve a county policy requiring the parties to advice a trial judge of a plea agreement sufficiently in advance of trial...

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by �PCBA

01 Oct 2021 01:31 PM

14 Replies and 5490 Views R-21-0022 R.Crim.Pro. 4.2, 6.1, 6.5, 6.6, 7.2, and 7.4 Started by �Jennifer Greene Filed on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Filed: February 4, 2021 Would amend Ariz. Rs. Crim. P. 4.2, 6.1, 6.5, 6.6, 7.2, and 7.4 to modify bail and release provisions to bette...

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by �Jennifer Greene

07 Jul 2021 01:48 PM

0 Replies and 2357 Views R-21-0029 Petition to Amend R.Crim.Pro. 4.1, 7.6, 11.3, 26.10, 29.3, 29.7, and 41 Started by �Deleted User Filed on behalf of: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3301 Projects2courts.az.gov Would amend various Criminal Procedure Rules to conform to statutory changes enacted in the last legislative session. ...

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03 Jun 2021 05:52 PM

22 Replies and 16070 Views R-21-0020 Petition to Amend Rules 18.4 and 18.5 of Rules of Criminal Procedure and Rule 47(e) of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Started by �Yolanda Fox

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Hon. Peter B. Swann, 014671 Chief Judge Arizona Court of Appeals, Div. 1 1501 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 452-6780 pswannappeals.az.gov Hon. Paul J. McMurdie, 010386 Arizona Court of Appeals, Div. 1 1501 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 452-6735 pmcmurdieappeals.az.gov ...

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by �bcrmember

01 Jun 2021 08:32 PM

0 Replies and 2635 Views R-21-0028 Crim. Rules Form 5(a) Financial Questionnaire; New LJ-only Form 5(c) Started by �Julie Graber Judge Kevin Kane, LJC Forms Subcommittee Chair, 140 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85280, 602-452-3250, Kevin_Kanetempe.gov Filed: May 28, 2021 Would adopt a new Form 5(c) to the appendix to Rule 41, Ariz. R. Crim. P., for defendants’ use in limited jurisdiction courts to request a court-appointed attorney and to provide a supporting financial statement. ...

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28 May 2021 02:10 PM

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