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Last Post 06 May 2020 05:22 PM by  Victor Aronow
R-20-0022 Petition to Amend Ariz. R. Sup. Ct., Rule 28, (g) (3)
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10 Jan 2020 03:40 PM
    Mauricio R. Hernandez (#020181)
    P.O. Box 7347
    Goodyear, AZ 85338
    Telephone: (623) 363-2649
    [email protected]

    This petition would amend Arizona Supreme Court Rule 28, "Procedure for Adoption, Amendment, and Abrogation of Court Rules," specifically subsection (g) (3) "Notice," by proposing that where the Court takes action on a petition, notices should contain a simple disclosure of the Court's thinking and the polling of justices. This proposal supports longstanding state policy favoring open, transparent, and accountable government and an informed Arizona citizenry.

    Would amend Sup. Ct. Rule 28(g)(3) to require the Sup. Ct. to explain its reasons for granting or denying rule petitions

    Filed January 10, 2020.

    Comment must be submitted on or before May 1, 2020.

    Replies must be submitted on or before June 1, 2020.

    ORDERED: Petition to Amend Arizona Rules Supreme Court, Rule 28(g)(3) = DENIED.
    While the Court declines to adopt a proposal mandating that every denial of a rule petition be explained, nothing in Rule 28, Rules of the Supreme Court, prevents the Court from explaining its reasons for rejecting a specific proposal if the Court concludes an explanation would be helpful. The Court will endeavor in future rule petition cycles to exercise its discretion and explain its reasoning when it would be helpful to do so.

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    Yolanda Fox
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    29 Jan 2020 03:17 PM
    Dianne Post
    1826 E Willetta St
    Phoenix, AZ 85006-3047
    602-271-9019

    It would seem axiomatic that the Supreme Court would give a rationale for the passage or refusal of passage of a rule. That is the purpose of the Supreme Court ultimately not only to interpret the law but to explain its reasoning to the rest of us. Such reasoning is required of trial court judges and should be all the way up.
    Andrea Angulo Gutierrez
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    06 Feb 2020 08:30 AM
    Andrea Angulo Gutierrez
    The Angulo Law Firm, PLLC
    PO Box 8025
    Chandler, AZ 85246-8025


    I cannot imagine how adding this change to the rule would be a negative thing. I support this petition. Thank you, Andrea
    Richard W. Morris
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    07 Mar 2020 03:59 PM

    Dr. Richard W. Morris, J.D., Ph.D.
    Attorney at Law (Retired)
    16845 N. 29th Ave, #1245
    Phoenix, AZ 85053
    Tel. +1 623-582-2574

    I support this Petition. The most important aspect of the Petition is to lay bare to public scrutiny the reasoning, or lack thereof, of a judicial decision. Not only does the openness increase transparency for the public, but it also explains to clients and counsel why the court ruled the way it did in any particular case.
    George Schade
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    24 Mar 2020 02:22 PM
    George A. Schade, Jr.
    5701 East Wilshire Drive
    Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
    Tel. (480) 949-8946
    SBA 003289 (Ret.)

    I support this petition. Explanations given for the decision on a petition assure clearer understanding of the outcome, provide guidance to courts, counsel and litigants, and reduce repetitive and redundant petitions. Adopting and amending rules should be an efficient process. These are reasons why rules come with explanatory comments. Furthermore, the prior respondents have made excellent and valid points.
    Patricia A. Sallen
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    01 May 2020 11:16 AM
    Patricia A. Sallen
    3104 E. Camelback Road #541
    Phoenix, Arizona 85016
    480-290-4841
    [email protected]
    Bar no. 012338
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    David Euchner
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    01 May 2020 08:11 PM
    COMMENT OF DAVID EUCHNER REGARDING PETITION TO AMEND RULE 28, ARIZONA SUPREME COURT

    DAVID J. EUCHNER, SB#021768
    [email protected]
    33 N. Stone Ave., 21st Floor
    Tucson, AZ 85701
    (520) 724-9107
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    Michael Kielsky
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    04 May 2020 05:32 PM
    Michael Kielsky
    Attorney At Law
    480.461.5309 Direct | 480.833.9392 Fax
    1138 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 101 | Mesa, AZ 85201
    [email protected]

    I urge adoption of the rule change proposed in this Petition for most of the reasons already articulated, including openness, transparency, access to justice and guidance for future rule petitions. For advocates, participants, and parties, there is little that is worse than having a legal matter or question decided in the adverse -- except receiving an adverse decision with no explanation or reasoning whatsoever -- adopting this change would at least explain a denial, and perhaps guide future attempts by describing the limitations, concerns, or problems in the reasoned denial of a rule change petition.

    Yolanda Fox
    Basic Member
    Posts:225 Basic Member

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    05 May 2020 12:24 PM
    Joseph Robert Giannini
    [email protected]

    I support the proposal to amend Rule 28(g)(3), Ariz. R. Sup. Ct., and urge The Arizona Supreme Court to make its reasoning transparent and disclose more information about its actions when it discharges its constitutionally mandated administrative duty to make court rules.
    Victor Aronow
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    06 May 2020 05:22 PM
    CENTRAL ARIZONA NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD
    Victor Aronow (AZ Bar # 002764)
    P.O. Box 27617 Tempe, AZ 85285-7617
    [email protected]
    (480) 829-5746

    The Central Arizona Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild supports this petition as a necessary adjunct to the uniform and unbiased application of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona.
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