Arizona

Criminal Procedure

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.

Ariz. R. Crim. P. 8.7

Added August 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018.

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Former Rule 8.7, relating to acceleration of trial, was abrogated effective January 1, 2018.