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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, Second Regular Session
concurrent jurisdiction; Yuma proving ground
Purpose
Designates the Yuma Proving Ground as land subject to concurrent criminal jurisdiction with the United States and Arizona after Governor approval and completion of a memorandum of understanding with appropriate county sheriffs.
Background
To establish concurrent criminal jurisdiction over land in Arizona, the federal government must submit a formal written request, accompanied by a satisfactory legal description and plat of the area, to the Governor. Several locations in Arizona are currently subject to concurrent criminal jurisdiction, including national park service lands and lands administered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Concurrent criminal jurisdiction also exists for the Barry M. Goldwater Range, which required the completion of a memorandum of understanding with appropriate county sheriffs to address lead investigative agency responsibilities on specific crimes and other coordinating matters (A.R.S. § 37-620).
The Yuma Proving Ground is a U.S. Army proving ground used for long range artillery testing and is located in southwestern La Paz County and western Yuma County.
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Adds the Yuma Proving Ground to the list of lands subject to concurrent criminal jurisdiction between the United States and Arizona.
2. Specifies that concurrent jurisdiction is only effective after a memorandum of understanding has been completed with the sheriff of counties with territory within the Yuma Proving Ground to address investigative responsibilities and coordinating matters.
3. Makes technical changes.
4. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
LARA 2/7/22 DP 11-0-0-0
3rd Read 2/17/22 58-0-2
Prepared by Senate Research
March 1, 2022
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