Arizona § 8-389 - Preliminary notice of rights
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-389 — Preliminary notice of rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-389. Preliminary notice of rights
A. If the victim has requested notice and if the accused is in custody at the time of charging, or seven days after the prosecutor charges a delinquent offense if the accused is not in custody, the prosecutor's office shall give the victim notice of the following:
1. All of the victim's rights through disposition under the victims' bill of rights, article II, section 2.1, Constitution of Arizona, this article and court rules.
2. The charge or charges against the accused and a clear and concise statement of the procedural steps involved in a delinquency prosecution.
3. The procedures a victim shall follow to invoke the victim's right to confer with the prosecuting attorney pursuant to section 8-399.
4. The person within the prosecutor's office to contact for more information.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, if a prosecutor declines to proceed with a prosecution after the final submission of a case by a law enforcement agency at the end of an investigation, the prosecutor, before the decision not to proceed is final, shall notify the victim and provide the victim with the reasons for declining to proceed with the case. The notice shall inform the victim of the victim's right on request to confer with the prosecutor before the decision not to proceed is final.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 8-389
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-389 cover?
Section 8-389 ("Preliminary notice of rights") 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 § 8-389?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 8-389 apply to my situation?
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