House of Representatives

HB 2223

complaints; law enforcement affidavits

Sponsors: Representatives Pearce, Jarrett, Johnson, et al

X	Committee on Judiciary
	Caucus and COW
	As Passed the House

HB 2223 changes the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to evidence filed with criminal complaints.

History

Currently, officers must appear in person before a judge or commissioner of the superior court or an authorized juvenile hearing officer to attest to the accuracy of a criminal complaint.

Provisions

· HB 2223 allows a prosecutor to file a criminal complaint with an accompanying affidavit by a law enforcement officer that swears to the accuracy of the complaint in lieu of the officer making an oath before the court.

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· 45th Legislature

· First Regular Session 2 March 5, 2001

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