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Rule 8.7. Accelerating Trial

Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Criminal Procedure

Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated
Rules of Criminal Procedure (Refs & Annos)
III. Rights of Parties
Rule 8. Speedy Trial (Refs & Annos)
16A A.R.S. Rules Crim.Proc., Rule 8.7
Rule 8.7. Accelerating Trial
If there are special circumstances relating to the victim or other good cause, the court may accelerate the trial to the earliest possible date consistent with the defendant's right to a fair trial. The presiding judge may assign another judge to preside at trial to ensure that the trial begins on the scheduled date.

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Added Aug. 31, 2017, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
16A A. R. S. Rules Crim. Proc., Rule 8.7, AZ ST RCRP Rule 8.7
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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