Arizona § 13-4428 Victim's discretion; form of statement

Arizona Statutes

§ 13-4428 — Victim's discretion; form of statement

Arizona § 13-4428

Title 13Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 40CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-4428 (2026).

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A.It is at the victim's discretion to exercise the victim's rights under this chapter to be present and heard at a court proceeding, and the absence of the victim at the court proceeding does not preclude the court from going forth with the proceeding.

B.Except as provided in subsection C of this section, a victim's right to be heard may be exercised, at the victim's discretion, through an oral statement, submission of a written statement or submission of a statement through audiotape or videotape or any other video or digital media that is available to the court.

C.If a person against whom a criminal offense has been committed is in custody for an offense, the person may be heard by submitting a written statement to the court.

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A. It is at the victim's discretion to exercise the victim's rights under this chapter to be present and heard at a court proceeding, and the absence of the victim at the court proceeding does not preclude the court from going forth with the proceeding.

B. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, a victim's right to be heard may be exercised, at the victim's discretion, through an oral statement, submission of a written statement or submission of a statement through audiotape or videotape or any other video or digital media that is available to the court.

C. If a person against whom a criminal offense has been committed is in custody for an offense, the person may be heard by submitting a written statement to the court.