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
[email protected]


Filed June 27, 2019

Would amend several criminal rules and forms to bring them in line with 2019 legislation on mental competency, restoring civil rights, setting aside convictions, and victims' rights.

IT IS ORDERED that Rules 11.5, 26.11, 29.1, 30.2, 39, and 41, Rules of Criminal Procedure be amended on an emergency basis pursuant to Rule 28(G), Rules of the Supreme Court, in accordance with the attachment to this order, effective August 27, 2019.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this matter shall be opened for public comment, in accordance with Rule 28(G)(2), Rules of the Supreme Court. Comments are due October 7,2019, and any reply due October 18, 2019.

ORDERED: Petition to Amend Rules 11.S, 26.11, 29.1, 30.1, 30.2, 39, and Rule 41 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure = ADOPTED as modified, on a permanent basis.