A. In any appellate proceeding in a capital case in which an extension of the time to file a brief is requested, the victim, after filing a notice of appearance, has a right to respond to the request for extension within ten days after the filing of the request.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 13-4042

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.

B. On the filing of a notice of appearance, the victim shall serve a copy on the state and the defendant.

C. The victim may exercise the right to respond through the state.

D. The party that requests the extension shall provide notice of the request to the victim in a manner prescribed by the court.

E. This section does not provide any party or the victim with a right to oral argument.

 

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