Arizona Laws 13-3986. Title of affidavits or depositions
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It is not necessary to give a title to an affidavit or deposition in a criminal action, whether taken before or after indictment or information, or upon appeal. If the affidavit or deposition is made without a title, or with an erroneous title, it shall be as valid and effectual for every purpose as if it were given a title, if it intelligibly refers to the proceeding, indictment, information or appeal in which it is made.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 13-3986
- Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.