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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session |
Senate: JUD DPA 7-0-0-0 | 3rd Read 26-2-2-0House: MAPS DP 12-0-0-3 |
SB 1371: police reports; time; cost requirements.
Sponsor: Senator Bolick, LD 2
Caucus & COW
Overview
Grants a victim of domestic violence or a sexual offense the right to receive a free copy of specified criminal case reports and recordings.
History
A victim of a criminal offense or delinquent act, as well as his attorney, has the right to receive one free copy of a police report and video recordings from the investigating law enforcement agency if said offence involved the crime of: 1) criminal homicide; 2) rape; 3) robbery; 4) aggravated assault; 5) burglary; 6) larceny-theft; 7) motor vehicle theft; 8) arson; or 9) human trafficking. If said victim requests a minute entry or portion of the record — of any proceeding in the case that arises out of the offense committed against him — and such is needed for pursuing a claimed victim's right, then the court must provide a free copy (A.R.S. § 39-127; DPS, Crime in Arizona 2020 report).
Provisions
1. Grants a victim of domestic violence or a sexual offense, or his attorney, the right to receive a free copy of:
a) the police report and video recordings from the investigating law enforcement agency; and
b) the minute entry or portion of the record, of any proceeding in the case that arises out of the offense committed against him, that is needed for pursuing a claimed victim's right. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires law enforcement agencies to prioritize the provision of the aforesaid police reports requested by a victim of domestic violence or sexual offenses. (Sec. 1)
3. Defines sexual offense. (Sec. 1)
4. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
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SB 1371
Initials NM/TM Page 0 Caucus & COW
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