HB 2332: aggravated assault; DCS employees

Sponsor:   Representative Pratt, LD 8

House Engrossed

Overview

Expands the list of aggravated assault victims to include a Department of Child Safety (DCS) employee engaged in official duties.

History

A person commits aggravated assault if the person commits assault knowing or having reason to know that the victim is: a peace officer, a constable, a firefighter, a teacher, a health care practitioner, a prosecutor, a code enforcement officer, a state or municipal park ranger, a public defender or a judicial officer (A.R.S.   13-1204).  

Provisions

1.   States that a person who knowingly assaults a DCS employee while engaged in any official duties is committing aggravated assault.   (Sec. 1)

2.   Classifies certain specified actions as an aggravated assault committed against a DCS employee while engaged in any official duties as a class 5 felony if the assault results in physical injury.   (Sec. 1)

3.   Defines the official duties of DCS employees. (Sec. 1)

4.   Makes conforming changes.   (Sec. 1)

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