Bill Text: AZ HB2413 | 2022 | Fifty-fifth Legislature 2nd Regular | Engrossed
Bill Title: Jurors; peremptory challenges
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 9-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-02-28 - House motion to reconsider third reading [HB2413 Detail]
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session 2022
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HOUSE BILL 2413 |
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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:
21-316. 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.
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.
