SB 1232: issuance; affidavit; arrest warrant - Arizona

Senate Engrossed Version → Chaptered Version · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from a Senate-drafted version to a Chaptered version, meaning it has been approved by the Governor and is now law. The substantive policy change involves replacing the new section 13-3904 with an amendment to existing section 13-3897, which establishes procedures for obtaining arrest warrants and outlines the duties of officers after an arrest occurs.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from adding a completely new section (13-3904) to amending an existing section (13-3897), though the core content regarding arrest warrant procedures remains substantively similar.

REQUIREMENT

The bill was amended to update the statute number from a new section 13-3904 to an amendment of existing section 13-3897, reflecting the final legislative approval process.

TIMELINE

Added official approval dates showing the bill was approved by the Governor on June 27, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State on the same date, making it effective law.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting and structural changes occurred during the transition from draft to final chaptered version, including reorganization of header information and removal of draft markings.

House Engrossed Version → Senate Engrossed Version · 4 edits · Jun 19, 2025

MODERATE

This bill changes the bill version from House to Senate and updates the statute reference from amending section 13-3897 to adding a new section 13-3904. The substantive change rewrites the arrest warrant requirements to include specific definitions and forms adopted by the Arizona Supreme Court.

Scope change

The bill now adds a new section rather than amending an existing one, and the scope is narrowed to specifically address arrest warrant forms and definitions under the new section 13-3904.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill version designation from House Engrossed to Senate Engrossed.

Updated the statute citation to reference title 13, chapter 38, article 7 instead of just section 13-3897.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that arrest warrants must be in a form substantially similar to one adopted by the Arizona Supreme Court.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'arrest warrant' specifying it must be a written order signed by a magistrate, directed to a peace officer, and commanding arrest and appearance before a magistrate as prescribed by Supreme Court rules.

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 3 edits · Jun 19, 2025

MINOR

This bill changes the legislative title and statute section being amended, moving from adding a new section 13-3904 to amending existing section 13-3897. The substantive content of the arrest warrant provisions remains largely the same, with minor rewording of the magistrate's duties and the officer's responsibilities after making an arrest.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from creating a new statute to modifying an existing one, though the core requirements for issuing arrest warrants and post-arrest procedures remain substantively unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The bill was reorganized to amend existing section 13-3897 instead of adding a new section 13-3904.

The title of the bill was updated to reflect the new section being amended, with minor reordering of the subject terms.

REQUIREMENT

The language describing the magistrate's duty to issue warrants was slightly reworded for clarity, though the requirements remain the same.

issuance; affidavit; arrest warrant

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