A. Pretrial, trial and post-trial procedures, including modes of proof, for cases arising under this chapter triable in courts-martial, military commissions and other military tribunals, and procedures for courts of inquiry, may be prescribed by the governor by rules which, so far as practicable, apply the principles of law and the rules of evidence generally recognized in the trial of criminal cases in this state but which may not be contrary to or inconsistent with this chapter.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 26-1036

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • including: means not limited to and is not a term of exclusion. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Military: means any or all of the armed forces of this state, the United States or any other state. See Arizona Laws 26-1001
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

B. All rules adopted under this chapter shall be as uniform as practicable and shall be in force and effect on approval by the governor.

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