ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

House: JUD DPA 8-0-0-2-0

HB 2230: justice court; jurisdiction; crimes

Sponsor: Representative Allen J, LD 15

Caucus & COW

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)

Amendments

Committee on Judiciary

1. Adds that if a uniform traffic ticket and complaint is filed in the incorrect precinct and that precinct is on the boundary of two or more precincts, or within one mile of the boundary, the case may be transferred to the correct precinct if both precincts are in the same county.

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5. Initials LC/SF Caucus & COW

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