|
|
ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session |
Senate: JUD DPA 7-0-0-0 |
SB 1371: police reports; time; cost requirements.
Sponsor: Senator Bolick, LD 2
Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety
Overview
Grants victims of domestic violence and sexual offenses the right to receive a free copy of specified criminal case reports and recordings.
History
A victim of a criminal offense or delinquent act, as well as his attorney, has the right to receive one free copy of a police report and video recordings from the investigating law enforcement agency if said offence involved the crime of: 1) criminal homicide; 2) rape; 3) robbery; 4) aggravated assault; 5) burglary; 6) larceny-theft; 7) motor vehicle theft; 8) arson; or 9) human trafficking. If said victim requests a minute entry or portion of the record — of any proceeding in the case that arises out of the offense committed against him — and such is needed for pursuing a claimed victim's right, then the court must provide a free copy (A.R.S. § 39-127; DPS, Crime in Arizona 2020 report).
Provisions
1. Grants a victim of domestic violence or a sexual offense, or his attorney, the right to receive a free copy of:
a) the police report and video recordings from the investigating law enforcement agency; and
b) the minute entry or portion of the record, of any proceeding in the case that arises out of the offense committed against him, that is needed for pursuing a claimed victim's right. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires law enforcement agencies to prioritize the provision of the aforesaid police reports requested by victims of domestic violence or sexual offenses. (Sec. 1)
3. Defines sexual offense. (Sec. 1)
4. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
---------- DOCUMENT FOOTER ---------
SB 1371
Initials NM/TM Page 0 Military Affairs & Public Safety
---------- DOCUMENT FOOTER ---------