Ariz. R. Crim. P. 1.2
As amended through August 22, 2024
These rules are intended to provide for the just and speedy determination of every criminal proceeding. Courts, parties, and crime victims should construe these rules to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, the elimination of unnecessary delay and expense, and to protect the fundamental rights of the individual while preserving the public welfare.
Ariz. R. Crim. P. 1.2