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Last Post 10 Jul 2026 11:39 AM by  Sonia Abril
R-26-0028 Petition to Amend Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 13.5 (expedited consideration requested)
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Lisa Rodriguez
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10 Apr 2026 06:54 PM
    Nicholas Klingerman (No. 028231)
    Criminal Division Chief, Arizona Attorney General’s Office
    2005 N. Central Ave.
    Phoenix, AZ 85004
    (602) 542-8482
    [email protected]

    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

    Would amend Rule of Criminal Procedure 13.5(a) to distinguish requirements for capital and non-capital sentencing allegations.

    Comments due no later than June 15, 2026, and any reply due no later than July 1, 2026.
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    Lina Garcia
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    Posts:34 New Member

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    14 Jun 2026 09:11 PM
    Joint Comment by Maricopa Indigent Defense Offices

    620 W. Jackson St. Suite 4015
    Phoenix, AZ 85003
    (602) 506-7711
    [email protected]
    AZ State Bar #025997
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    David Euchner
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    15 Jun 2026 05:41 PM
    ARIZONA ATTORNEYS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE
    David J. Euchner, SB#021768
    3200 N. Central Ave., Suite 2250
    Phoenix, AZ 85012
    (602) 492-7999
    [email protected]

    Comment of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice regarding Petition to Amend Ariz. R. Crim. P. 13.5
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    Sonia Abril
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    10 Jul 2026 11:39 AM
    Reply in Support of Petition to Amend Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 13.5

    Nicholas Klingerman (No. 028231)
    Criminal Division Chief, Arizona Attorney General’s Office
    2005 N. Central Ave.
    Phoenix, AZ 85004
    (602) 542-8482
    [email protected]
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