This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section that allows parties in the Arizona Court of Appeals to seek a rehearing en banc under specific conditions. The new provisions require that a petition for rehearing en banc must include a statement indicating that the panel's decision conflicts with a prior decision of the court, along with citations to the conflicting cases. A majority of active appellate judges can grant the petition without needing to call for a vote, and rehearing en banc is generally discouraged unless the specified criteria are met.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any petition for rehearing en banc must be filed within fourteen days after a judgment is entered. If granted, the court has the discretion to either dispose of the case without further proceedings, order additional briefing or argument, or issue any other appropriate order. The existing language regarding the fourteen-day filing period remains unchanged, ensuring clarity in the timeline for submitting petitions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1299.25
House Engrossed Version: 12-120.25