Rule 26.7. Presentencing Hearing; Prehearing Conference
Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Criminal ProcedureEffective: July 1, 2023
Effective: July 1, 2023
16A A.R.S. Rules Crim.Proc., Rule 26.7
Rule 26.7. Presentencing Hearing; Prehearing Conference
(2) Presenting Evidence. At the hearing, any party may introduce any reliable, relevant evidence, including hearsay, to show aggravating or mitigating circumstances, to show why the court should not impose a particular sentence, or to correct or amplify the presentence, diagnostic, or mental health reports.
(3) Postponing Sentencing and Presentencing Hearing. At the conference, the court may postpone the date of sentencing for no more than 10 days beyond the maximum extension permitted by Rule 26.3(b), and may delay the presentencing hearing accordingly, to allow the probation officer to investigate any matter the court specifies, or to refer the defendant for mental health examinations or diagnostic tests.
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Added Aug. 31, 2017, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Amended Dec. 8, 2022, effective July 1, 2023.
16A A. R. S. Rules Crim. Proc., Rule 26.7, AZ ST RCRP Rule 26.7
State Court Rules are current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through April 15, 2024.
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