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). · cites it 2× “A young child may also respond to questions like "Will you promise to tell us (or me) what happened?” 4 .”
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