Arizona § 26-1052 - Number of votes required
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§ 26-1052. Number of votes required
A. A person shall not be convicted of any offense except as provided in section 26-1045 or by the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present at the time the vote is taken.
B. All sentences shall be determined by the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present at the time the vote is taken.
C. All other questions to be decided by the members of a general or special court-martial shall be determined by a majority vote, but a determination to reconsider a finding of guilty or to reconsider a sentence, with a view toward decreasing it, may be made by any lesser vote which indicates that the reconsideration is not opposed by the number of votes required for that finding or sentence. A tie vote on a challenge disqualifies the member challenged. A tie vote on a motion for a finding of not guilty or on a motion relating to the question of the accused's sanity is a determination against the accused. A tie vote on any other question is a determination in favor of the accused.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 26-1052
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1052 cover?
Section 26-1052 ("Number of votes required") 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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