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0 Replies and 43 Views R-26-0044 Petition to Amend Criminal Rules 6.4, 26.11, 31.5, 31.8, 31.9, 31.13, and 41, Forms 5(a) and 5(c), and SCRAP-Criminal Rules 1, 3, 7, and 16, Forms 1 and 2 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 Would amend Criminal Rules 6.4, 26.11, 31.5, 31.8, 31.9, 31.13, and 41, Forms 5(a) and 5(c), and SCRAP-Criminal Rules 1, 3, 7, and 16, Forms 1 and 2, to implement HB 2265 (Laws 2026, Ch. 195). Filed: July 16, 2026 Would amend various Rules ...

16 Jul 2026 05:38 PM

0 Replies and 52 Views R-26-0043 Petition to Amend Criminal Rules 3.2, 4.2, 14.4, 27.7, 27.10, 29.8, 36.1, 41, Forms 6 and 21, and adopt Rule 2.8 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 Would amend Rules 3.2, 4.2, 14.4, 27.7, 27.10, 29.8, 36.1, 41, Forms 6 and 21, and adopt Rule 2.8 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure to implement recently enacted Legislation Filed: July 15, 2026 Would amend various provisions of the Rules ...

15 Jul 2026 12:04 PM

3 Replies and 445 Views R-26-0028 Petition to Amend Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 13.5 (expedited consideration requested) Started by �Lisa Rodriguez Nicholas Klingerman (No. 028231) Criminal Division Chief, Arizona Attorney General’s Office 2005 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 542-8482 Nicholas.Klingermanazag.gov This petition would amend Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 13.5(a) to distinguish requirements for capital and non-capital sentencing allegations. Filed: April 10, 2026 ...

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by �Sonia Abril

10 Jul 2026 11:39 AM

8 Replies and 1260 Views R-26-0024 Petition to Amend Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure 1.9, 15.1, 32.6, and 33.6 - ex parte discovery motions and hearings Started by �David Euchner David J. Euchner, SB021768 33 N. Stone Ave., 21st Floor Tucson, Arizona 85701 (520) 724-6800 E-Mail: david.euchnerpima.gov Petition to Amend Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure 1.9, 15.1, 32.6, and 33.6 - to allow ex parte discovery motions and hearings. Filed: January 16, 2026 Would amend Rules 1.9, 15.1, 32.6, and 33.6 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure to permit ex parte discovery motions and hearings. ...

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by �David Euchner

01 Jun 2026 01:18 PM

3 Replies and 641 Views R-25-0050 Petition to Amend Criminal Rules 17.1 and 41, Form 28 Started by �Marretta Mathes Filed on Behalf of: Hon. Alicia M. Skupin, Chair of the Committee on Limited Jurisdiction Courts, on behalf of the Committee on Limited Jurisdiction Courts Presiding Magistrate, Chandler Municipal Court Chandler Municipal Court 200 East Chicago Street Chandler, AZ 85225 courtchandleraz.gov Telephone: (480) 782-4700 Would amend Criminal Rule 17.1(f) to combine subparts (...

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by �Marretta Mathes

21 May 2026 02:18 PM

5 Replies and 1644 Views R-26-0007 Petition to Amend Ariz. R. Crim. P. 6.3 to Protect a Defendant’s Post- Conviction Rights and Comply with Garza v. Idaho, 586 U.S. 232 (2019) Started by �Kevin Heade Kevin D. Heade AZ State Bar 029909 Training Director Pinal County Public Defender P.O. Box 2457 Florence, AZ 85132 (520) 866-7199 Kevin.HeadePinal.gov Pursuant to Rule 28(a) of the Arizona Supreme Court Rules, the Pinal County Public Defender and Pinal County Office of Public Defense Services jointly petition this Court to amend Ariz. R. Crim. P. 6.3. This petition seeks to amend Rule 6.3(b)&(c) of the Arizona R...

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by �Kevin Heade

21 May 2026 12:27 PM

1 Replies and 635 Views R-26-0027 Rule 28.1(b)(2)(A), Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure Started by �Katia Mehu Petitioner’s Name: Katia Mehu Mailing Address: PO Box 11187, Phoenix, AZ 85011 Phone Number: (602) 284-7643 E-mail Address: katiamehumehulaw.com If you are an attorney, Bar Number: 016992 Filed: January 28, 2026 Would abrogate Rule 28.1(b)(2)(A) of the Rules of Criminal Procedure governing when a criminal case is no longer “subject to modification” for record retention purposes. Comments due no la...

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by �State Bar of Arizona

01 May 2026 08:57 PM

4 Replies and 745 Views R-26-0005 Petition to Amend Rules 32.4 and 33.4 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure Started by �Rachel Carreras Honorable Jennifer E. Green Presiding Judge, Criminal Department Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County 175 West Madison Street Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 506-0438 Filed: January 8, 2026 Would amend Rules 32.4 and 33.4 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure to impose a seven-page limit on the length of a notice requiring post-conviction relief. Comments must be submitted by no later than...

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by �State Bar of Arizona

01 May 2026 08:48 PM

6 Replies and 1622 Views R-25-0010 Petition to Amend Rule 19.1, Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure Started by �KMorrow Kevin M. Morrow Esq. 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-542-2928 Kevin.Morrowazag.gov AZ Bar 034697 Filed: January 9, 2025 Would amend Rule 19.1 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure to adopt a new subpart setting forth the procedures applicable to the penalty phase of a capital case if it is not immediately proceeded by...

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by �Lina Garcia

01 May 2026 06:33 PM

1 Replies and 423 Views R-26-0001 Petition to Amend Criminal Rule 41, Forms 31(a) and 31(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 Would amend Criminal Rule 41, Forms 31(a) and 31(b) to clarify the text relating to firearm rights restoration. Filed: January 6, 2026 Would amend Forms 31(a) and 31(b) of Rule 41 of ...

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by �Lina Garcia

30 Apr 2026 11:39 PM

6 Replies and 1543 Views R-25-0016 Petition to Amend Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 31.23 Started by �Jason Lewis Jason D. Lewis 2005 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 542-7989 Jason.Lewisazag.gov AZ Bar 032461 Filed: January 10, 2025 Would amend Rule 31.23 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure to establish a briefing schedule regarding the State’s request for a warrant of execution in a capital case. ...

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by �mmeltzer

30 Apr 2026 03:16 PM

4 Replies and 1862 Views R-25-0045 Petition to Amend Criminal Rules 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, and 41, Forms 2(a) and (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 FILED: July 17, 2025 Would amend Criminal Rules 2.4, 3.1, 3...

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by �Marretta Mathes

30 Oct 2025 11:51 AM

2 Replies and 938 Views R-25-0044 Petition to Amend Criminal Rules 28.1 and 28.2 and Various Other Rule Sets Relating to Records Retention and Disposition 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 Based on the Report and Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Evidence Retention presented to and unanimously supported by the Arizona Judicial Council, would amen...

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by �Marretta Mathes

15 Oct 2025 03:41 PM

0 Replies and 727 Views R-25-0046 Petition to Amend Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 36.1(d)(3) Started by �Xochitl Orozco Xochitl Orozco Pima County Attorney’s Office 32 N Stone Ave Tucson, AZ 85701 Phone: (520) 740-5600 Xochitl.Orozcopcao.pima.gov AZ Bar 026075 Pursuant to Rule 28 of the Arizona Supreme Court Rules, undersigned counsel petitions this Court to amend Ariz. R. Crim. P. 36.1(d)(3) to permit victims and the State 60 days, instead of 30, in which to file a response to a petition to seal criminal case records purs...

727

11 Sep 2025 01:50 PM

7 Replies and 1296 Views R-25-0013 Petition to Amend Ariz. R. Crim. P. 31.10 and Ariz. R. Civ. App. P. 13 to Explicitly Permit the Use of Photographs, Charts, Graphs, and Other Visual Aids in Briefs Started by �Kevin Heade Kevin D. Heade AZ State Bar 029909 P.O. Box 2457 Florence, AZ 85132 (480) 251-8534 Kevin.HeadeGmail.com Pursuant to Rule 28(a) of the Arizona Supreme Court Rules, undersigned counsel petitions this Court to amend Ariz. R. Crim. P. 31.10 and Ariz. R. Civ. App. 13 so that both rules explicitly permit a party’s optional incorporation of photographs, charts, graphs, or other visual aid into ...

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by �Kevin Heade

30 May 2025 06:58 PM

5 Replies and 1280 Views R-25-0034 Petition to Add Rule 12.10 and Amend Rules 12.7, 12.21, and 12.25 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure Started by �Rachel Carreras Honorable Jennifer E. Green Presiding Judge, Criminal Department Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County 175 West Madison Street Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 506-0438 Filed: January 10, 2025 Would adopt a new Rule 12.10 to the Rules of Criminal Procedure and amend Rules 12.7, 12.21, and 12.23 of the same rules reg...

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by �Rachel Carreras

30 May 2025 05:49 PM

5 Replies and 1474 Views R-25-0035 Petition to Amend Rule 39(b)(12), Ariz. R. Crim. P. Started by �State Bar of Arizona State Bar Petition Lisa M. Panahi, Bar No. 023421 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288 (602) 340-7236 patricia.seguinstaff.azbar.org March 31, 2026: PUBLICATION NOTICE ATTACHED BELOW Filed: January 17, 2025 Would a...

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by �State Bar of Arizona

30 May 2025 01:23 PM

3 Replies and 1090 Views R-25-0012 Petition to Amend Ariz. R. Crim. P. 31.20 and Ariz. R. Civ. App. P. 22 to Provide En Banc Reconsideration by the Court of Appeals Started by �Kevin Heade Kevin D. Heade AZ State Bar 029909 P.O. Box 2457 Florence, AZ 85132 (480) 251-8534 Kevin.HeadeGmail.com Pursuant to Rule 28(a) of the Arizona Supreme Court Rules, undersigned counsel petitions this Court to provide a procedure for the Arizona Court of Appeals to conduct en banc reconsideration of appeals and other proceedings by amending Rule 31.20 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure and Rule 22...

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by �Kevin Heade

29 May 2025 06:36 PM

3 Replies and 1086 Views R-25-0014 PETITION TO AMEND RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 32.16(a)(1), CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 32.16(a)(1), (a)(2), (c)(1), (f)(1)(A), (f)(2), and (f)(3). Started by �Yolanda Fox Timothy Geiger Capital Case Staff Attorney Arizona Supreme Court Staff Attorneys’ Office 1501 W. Washington, Suite 445 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3327 Phone: (602) 452-3528 SACrtDocscourts.az.gov Filed: January 10, 2025 Would amend Rule 32.16 of the Ru...

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by �David Euchner

01 May 2025 04:51 PM

11 Replies and 2813 Views R-24-0005 Petition to Amend Rules 1.5, 17.1, 17.2, and 17.3 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure Started by �Umayok Novell Umayok Novell City Magistrate City of Mesa Municipal Court 250 East 1st Avenue Mesa, AZ 85210 Phone: (480) 644-2255 FAX: (480) 644-2927 courtinfomesaaz.gov Bar No: 019684 ...

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by �Lina Garcia

30 Apr 2025 11:18 PM

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