ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session
	Senate: JUD DP 8-0-0-0 | 3^rd Read 30-0-0-0 House: JUD DP 9-0-0-1

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SB 1265: court rules; signatures; court documents

Sponsor:  Senator Petersen, LD 12

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Overview

Allows the court to accept sworn written declarations, verifications, certificates, statements, oaths or affidavits that are signed electronically.

History

The Arizona Supreme Court regulates pleading, practice and procedure in judicial proceedings in all state courts (A.R.S. § 12-109).

The Department of Administration works with the Treasurer to adopt rules for the use of electronic and digital signatures by all state agencies, boards and commissions. Except where prohibited by law, electronic signatures may be used to sign a document that is filed with an agency, board or commission. In these instances, the electronic signature has the same force and effect as a written signature. An electronic signature is an electronic or digital method of identification which is used with the intent to be bound by or authenticate a record (A.R.S. § 18-106).

Provisions

1. Permits the court to accept an electronic signature on a sworn written declaration, verification, certificate, statement, oath or affidavit. (Sec. 1)

2. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

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