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Ariz. R. Crim. P. 5.2
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Rule 5.2 Summoning Witnesses; Record of Proceedings
II. Preliminary Proceedings | Rule 5. Preliminary Hearing
Rule Text
(a) Summoning Witnesses. If requested, the magistrate must issue subpoenas to secure the attendance of witnesses.
(b) Record of Proceedings. The magistrate must make a verbatim record of the preliminary hearing. Proceedings may be recorded by a certified reporter or, in accordance with A.R.S. § 38-424, by electronic means or other means authorized by the presiding judge of the superior court.
Amendment history: Added Aug. 31, 2017, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Amended on an emergency basis, effective Sept. 30, 2021, adopted on a permanent basis effective Jan. 1, 2022.