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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session |
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HB 2230: justice court; jurisdiction; crimes
Sponsor: Representative Allen J, LD 15
Committee on Judiciary
Overview
Expands justice court jurisdictions to include misdemeanors and certain criminal offenses that occur on the boundary of two or more precincts or within one mile of the boundary.
History
Municipal courts and justice courts have jurisdiction over civil and misdemeanor offenses and class two and three misdemeanor criminal violations if the offenses are committed in their jurisdiction and by individuals 18 years or older. (A.R.S. § 28-1552)
If a person commits an offense resulting in criminal prosecution on the boundary of two or more counties, or within one mile of the boundary, the Superior Court allows the trial of the offense to be held in either of the concerned counties. (A.R.S. § 13-109).
Provisions
1. Adjusts justice court jurisdictions to include misdemeanors and certain criminal offenses that occur on the boundary of two or more precincts or within one mile of the boundary. (Sec. 1)
2. Contains technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
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Initials LC/SF Judiciary
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