Arizona Revised Statutes
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-4065 (2026)
Prohibition on psychological or psychiatric examination to determine credibility
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Except on agreement of the parties or as provided in section 13-3993 or 13-4000, the court shall not order an adult or child victim or witness in a prosecution for any offense in violation of chapter 14 of this title, a dangerous crime against children in the first or second degree or child abuse to submit to a psychological or psychiatric examination for the purpose of assessing the witness' or victim's credibility.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case, 1986–1986 · leading case: State v. Superior Court, Pima Cnty., 719 P.2d 283 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1986).
State v. Superior Court, Pima Cnty., 719 P.2d 283 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1986). “A young child may also respond to questions like "Will you promise to tell us (or me) what happened?” 4 .”
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