This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 13-3904, which outlines the process for issuing arrest warrants. Under the new law, a magistrate is required to issue an arrest warrant after reviewing a sworn affidavit from a peace officer that establishes probable cause for a specific felony offense committed by a particular individual. Additionally, the bill specifies that the format of the arrest warrant must be substantially similar to a form adopted by the Arizona Supreme Court.

The bill also clarifies the definition of an "arrest warrant," stating that it is a written order issued in the name of the state, signed by a magistrate, and directed to a peace officer, commanding the arrest of the named individual and their presentation before a magistrate as per the rules set by the Supreme Court. Current statutes remain unchanged, with no deletions specified in the text.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3904