Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-123 (2026)

Certificate of special public importance

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In any action for a prosecution involving a dangerous crime against children, the state may file a certificate stating that the case is of special public importance. The clerk shall immediately furnish a copy of the certificate to the chief judge of the superior court in the county in which the action is pending and, after receiving the copy, the chief judge shall immediately designate a judge to hear and determine the action. The judge designated shall, consistent with the rules of criminal procedure, expedite the action and the action shall take precedence over prosecution of any other proceeding.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1993–2003 · leading case: State v. Williams, 854 P.2d 131 (Ariz. 1993).

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State v. Williams, 854 P.2d 131 (Ariz. 1993). · cites it 2× “A.R.S. § 13-123. The question before this court is whether these penalties apply to persons like Williams, whose reckless actions created a risk to everyone around him and were not aimed at the young boy who ultimately became his victim.”

Boynton v. Anderson, 66 P.3d 88 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “, A.R.S. §§ 13-123 (2001) (expedited prosecution); 13-3716 (2001) (notice when applying for employment or volunteering services with organizations that supervise children); 13-3961(E) (2001) (offenses not bailable); 15-550 (2002) (certificate of a teacher immediately and…”

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