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ArizonaSB 1220Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular SessionSenate

victims' rights; audio recordings; appeal

Sponsored By: Shawnna Bolick (Republican)

Signed by Governor

action on denial of accessappealappeals (h)attorney feesaudio recordingschild safety - title 8costscrime victimscriminal code - title 13 (h)damagesdefinitionsfree copies of audio recordingsfree copies of police reportsfree copies of transcriptsfree copies of video recordingsinformation provided to victimlaw enforcement agenciespublic recordspublic records, printing and notices - title 39 (h)victims' rights

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Free police records for crime victims

Covered victims can get one free copy of the police report and related audio and video recordings. This applies to Part I crimes and delinquent acts. For domestic violence or sexual offense reports, the victim or the victim’s attorney can get a copy. An immediate family member can get a copy if the victim is killed or incapacitated.

Victims can challenge record denials

A victim denied access to a covered public record during a criminal case in superior court can challenge the denial through a special court process within that case. A court may award attorney fees when a party substantially prevails. Existing rights to fees, expenses, and double damages remain.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shawnna Bolick

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 104 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/14/2025

THIRD: Passed

Yes: 54 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/24/2025

C&P

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/19/2025

DP

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/27/2025

THIRD: Passed

Yes: 29 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/5/2025

DP

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Third Reading: Passed

    4/14/2025Senate

  2. undefined: C&P

    3/24/2025Senate

  3. undefined: DP

    3/19/2025Senate

  4. Third Reading: Passed

    2/27/2025Senate

  5. undefined: PFC

    2/10/2025Senate

  6. undefined: DP

    2/5/2025Senate

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