Rule 32.9. Response and Reply; Amendments
Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Criminal ProcedureEffective: July 1, 2023
Effective: July 1, 2023
16A A.R.S. Rules Crim.Proc., Rule 32.9
Formerly cited as AZ ST RCRP Rule 32.6
Rule 32.9. Response and Reply; Amendments
(1) Deadlines. The State must file its response no later than 45 days after the defendant files the petition. The court for good cause may grant the State a 30-day extension to file its response and may grant the State additional extensions only on a showing of extraordinary circumstances and after considering the rights of the victim to a prompt and final conclusion of the case.
(2) Contents. The State's response must include a memorandum that contains citations to relevant portions of the record and to relevant legal authorities, and must attach any affidavits, records, or other evidence that contradicts the petition's allegations. The State must plead and prove any ground of preclusion by a preponderance of the evidence.
Credits
Added Aug. 29, 2019, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Amended Dec. 8, 2022, effective July 1, 2023.
16A A. R. S. Rules Crim. Proc., Rule 32.9, AZ ST RCRP Rule 32.9
State Court Rules are current with amendments received through May 1, 2024. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through May 1, 2024.
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