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.
Ariz. R. Crim. P. 8.7
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Former Rule 8.7, relating to acceleration of trial, was abrogated effective January 1, 2018.