Arizona § 8-414 - Speedy adjudication; continuance; notice
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-414 — Speedy adjudication; continuance; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-414. Speedy adjudication; continuance; notice
A. In any delinquency proceeding, the court, prosecutor and law enforcement officials shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy adjudication for the victim.
B. The prosecutor shall make reasonable efforts to notify a victim of any request for a continuance, except that if the victim is represented by counsel who has filed a notice of appearance, the court, if the request for a continuance is in writing, shall make reasonable efforts to notify the victim's counsel in the same manner in which a party is notified.
C. In any delinquency proceeding in which a continuance is requested, the court shall consider the victim's views and the victim's right to a speedy adjudication. If a continuance is granted, the court shall state on the record the reason for the continuance.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 8-414
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-414 cover?
Section 8-414 ("Speedy adjudication; continuance; 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 8-414?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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