REFERENCE TITLE: criminal defendant; attorney fees; acquittal |
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session 2024
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HB 2476 |
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Introduced by Representatives Kolodin: McGarr, Ortiz; Senators Hernandez, Rogers
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An Act
amending section 13-3985, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to trials.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 13-3985, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
13-3985. Effect of acquittal on merits
A. If a defendant in a criminal action is acquitted on the merits, he the defendant is acquitted of the same offense notwithstanding any defect in form or substance in the indictment or information on which the trial was had.
B. A defendant who is acquitted on the merits and who hired private counsel for the defendant's defense may be awarded reasonable attorney fees and costs.