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jurors; peremptory challenges

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2022

HOUSE BILL 2413

An Act

amending title 21, chapter 3, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 21-316; relating to jurors.

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

Section 1. Title 21, chapter 3, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 21-316, to read:

START_STATUTE21-316. Peremptory challenges in criminal actions

In a criminal action, unless the parties agree to fewer challenges, each party is entitled to the following peremptory challenges:

1. If the offense charged is punishable by death, ten.

2.  If the offense charged is not punishable by death and the case is tried In:

(a) the superior court, four.

(b) A limited jurisdiction court, two.

3. if the trial involves more than one defendant, ONe-half the number of peremptory challenges to which a single defendant is entitled.  The state is not entitled to additional peremptory challenges. END_STATUTE

Sec. 2. Emergency

This act is an emergency measure that is necessary to preserve the public peace, health or safety and is operative immediately as provided by law.