technical correction; additional judges
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Overview
Senate Bill 1642 makes a technical correction to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the number of judges in superior courts. Specifically, it clarifies the process for counties to petition the governor for additional judges based on population increases since the last census. The bill outlines the criteria and data the county board of supervisors must consider when requesting an additional judge, ensuring a more defined process for determining judicial needs.
Key provisions
- Allows counties with a population exceeding 30,000 to petition the governor for additional superior court judges.
- The number of additional judges is tied to population increases since the last census.
- County boards of supervisors must demonstrate a need for additional judges using data like census estimates, vehicle registrations, employment, and retail sales.
- The governor must approve any petitions for additional judges.
Who is affected
- Counties in Arizona
- Residents of counties seeking additional judges
- Superior Courts in Arizona
Notable changes
- Establishes a more formal process for counties to request additional judges.
- Specifies the data counties must consider when determining the need for additional judges.
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