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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: RULES DP/C&P 4-3-0-1 |
HR2004: disapproval; attorney general; public statements
Sponsor: Representative Chaplik, LD 3
House Engrossed
Overview
Asserts the Arizona House of Representatives Members' disapproval of comments made by the Arizona Attorney General (AG).
History
The AG is an elected constitutional officer that directs the Department of Law and acts as a legal advisor to state agencies, except those specifically exempted by statute. The AG is responsible for prosecuting and defending proceedings in which the state has an interest and providing written opinions regarding questions of law (Ariz. Const. art. 5 § 1) (A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 1, Article 5).
Provisions
1. States the Members of the Arizona House of Representatives:
a. formally express their disapproval of the AG's public statements regarding the use of force against law enforcement officers;
b. affirm that Arizona law strongly favors submission to lawful authority and resolution of disputes through judicial processes and that the lawful use of force against law enforcement officers is allowed only in the most limited and exceptional circumstances defined by statute and case law;
c. call on the AG to:
i. retract her statements;
ii. issue a public statement expressing support for all law enforcement officers;
iii. exercise greater care, precision and restraint when publicly addressing matters involving criminal law, self-defense and interactions with law enforcement;
iv. issue clarifying corrective guidance; and
v. resign;
d. declare that this resolution is intended to protect the public and ensure the safety of law enforcement, uphold rule of law and preserve public confidence in the Office of the AG and Arizona's justice system; and
e. condemn the AG's comments and formally censure the AG.
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