Arizona § 13-4504 - Dismissal of misdemeanor charges; notice
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4504 — Dismissal of misdemeanor charges; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-4504. Dismissal of misdemeanor charges; notice
A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if the court finds that a person has been previously adjudicated incompetent to stand trial pursuant to this chapter, the court may hold a hearing to dismiss any misdemeanor charge against the incompetent person. The court shall give ten days' notice to the prosecutor and the defendant of this hearing. On receipt of the notice, the prosecutor shall notify the victim of the hearing.
B. If a misdemeanor charge is dismissed pursuant to this section, the court may order the prosecutor to initiate civil commitment or guardianship proceedings.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4504 cover?
Section 13-4504 ("Dismissal of misdemeanor charges; notice") 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.
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