Arizona § 21-425 - Designation of venue; consolidation
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 21-425 — Designation of venue; consolidation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-425. Designation of venue; consolidation
Any indictment or presentment by any state grand jury shall be returned to the assignment judge and shall include a finding as to the county or counties in which the alleged offense or violation of law was committed. Thereupon, the assignment judge shall, by order, designate the county of venue for the purpose of trial. The assignment judge may, by order, direct the consolidation of an indictment returned by a county grand jury with an indictment returned by a state grand jury and fix venue for trial.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 21-425
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 21-425 cover?
Section 21-425 ("Designation of venue; consolidation") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 21-425?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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