Arizona § 13-4233 - Nature of proceeding and relation to other remedies
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4233 — Nature of proceeding and relation to other remedies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-4233. Nature of proceeding and relation to other remedies
A proceeding pursuant to this article is a part of the original criminal action and not a separate action. It displaces and incorporates all trial court post-trial remedies except post-trial motions and habeas corpus. If a defendant applies for a writ of habeas corpus in a court having jurisdiction of his person attacking the validity of his conviction or sentence, that court pursuant to this article shall transfer the cause to the court where the defendant was convicted or sentenced and that court shall treat it as a petition for relief under this article and the procedures of this article apply.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-4233
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4233 cover?
Section 13-4233 ("Nature of proceeding and relation to other remedies") 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 § 13-4233?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 13-4233 apply to my situation?
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