Senate Engrossed

eviction proceedings; virtual appearances

State of Arizona

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

2021

CHAPTER 243

SENATE BILL 1322

AN ACT

amending title 22, chapter 2, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 22-206; relating to detainer actions.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 22, chapter 2, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 22-206, to read:

START_STATUTE22-206. Virtual appearance; detainer actions

Notwithstanding any other law, in a special detainer or forcible detainer proceeding before the court, any party, including an attorney or witness upon written notice to the court, shall be permitted to participate at the initial appearance remotely by using a telephone or video conference connection. If the court continues a contested matter to a later date, at the discretion of the court, the court may require all parties, attorneys and WITNESSES to participate in person. END_STATUTE

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 16, 2021.

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 16, 2021.