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AZ Rev Stat § 12-202.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-202.01 - Preservation and destruction of records

12-202.01.  Preservation and destruction of records A. The clerk of the supreme court may destroy or provide for the destruction of all documents,  records,  instruments,  books,  papers,  depositions,  exhibits and transcripts in any action or proceeding in the supreme court,  or otherwise filed or deposited in the clerk's custody pursuant to rules adopted by the supreme court. B. A photographic or electronic reproduction or image of any of the records described in this section,  which has been certified by the person in charge of such reproduction as being an exact replica of the original,  shall be received in evidence in all courts,  and in hearings before any officer,  board or commission having jurisdiction or authority to conduct such hearings,  in like manner as the original. C. The clerk shall notify the director of the Arizona state library,  archives and public records of records designated for destruction pursuant to court rules. The state library,  during the time prescribed by court rule,  may review and inspect these records. During this time period,  the state library may remove any of these records for storage and retrieval.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-203 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-203 - Salary of clerk and deputy; administrative director

12-203.  Salary of clerk and deputy;  administrative director The clerk of the supreme court,  the deputy clerk and the administrative director of the supreme court shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-211 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-211 - Appointment; qualifications and residence

12-211.  Appointment;  qualifications and residence A. Each judge of the superior court may appoint a court commissioner. B. To be eligible to serve as a court commissioner a person shall be a United States citizen and a resident of the county in which appointed. He shall reside at the county seat or at such other city or town within the jurisdiction of the judge making the appointment as may be designated by the judge.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-212 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-212 - Powers; compensation

12-212.  Powers;  compensation A. The court commissioner may: 1. In the absence or inability to act of the judge appointing him,  hear and determine ex parte motions for orders and writs,  except orders for injunctions. 2. Take proof and report his conclusions upon any matter of fact,  other than an issue of fact raised by the pleadings,  on which information is required by the court. Either party may object to the report within five days after receiving written notice that it has been filed. 3. Take and approve bonds and undertakings in actions or proceedings in the court and examine the sureties thereon. 4. Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions in any action or proceeding whatever. 5. Take acknowledgments and proof of deeds and other instruments requiring proof or acknowledgment under the laws of the state. 6. Charge and collect the same fees for performance of official acts as notaries public for like services. 7. Adopt an official seal upon which is engraved the words " court commissioner, ...... (insert name of county) county,  Arizona"  and authenticate official acts with his seal. 8. Enter judgments pursuant to section 23-737.01. B. When the court commissioner performs services in place of the judge of the superior court he shall be paid such amount as the court determines to be reasonable,  considering the services performed. The state and county shall each pay one-half of the amount.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-213 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-213 - Commissioners in certain counties; appointment; powers and duties; salary

12-213.  Commissioners in certain counties;  appointment;  powers and duties;  salary A. In counties having three or more superior court judges,  the presiding judge may appoint court commissioners to serve at his pleasure who shall have such powers and duties as shall be provided by statute or by rule of the supreme court,  save and except such commissioners are expressly prohibited,  except in default hearings,  from making any ex parte orders which would deprive any person or persons from custody of their child or children,  or change of counsel of attorneys,  or deprive any person of the person's liberty,  or deprive any person or entity from the person's or entity's property or the use thereof,  or any injunctive relief. B. Commissioners appointed under subsection A shall receive an annual salary set by the presiding judge which may not exceed ninety per cent of the salary of a judge of the superior court. The commissioner's salary shall be a county charge. An appointed commissioner shall be admitted to the practice of law in and a resident of this state for five years next preceding taking office.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-221 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-221 - Appointment and oath

12-221.  Appointment and oath Each judge of the superior court shall appoint a court reporter. Before entering upon his duties,  the court reporter shall take and subscribe the official oath to be administered by the judge of the court.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-223 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-223 - Attendance at and report of proceedings; sale of transcripts

12-223.  Attendance at and report of proceedings;  sale of transcripts A. The court reporter shall attend court during the hearing of all matters before it unless excused by the judge. He shall make stenographic notes of all oral proceedings before the court,  but unless requested by court or counsel,  he need not make stenographic notes of arguments of counsel to a jury,  nor of argument of counsel to the court in the absence of a jury. B. Upon payment or tender of the fees therefor,  he shall furnish to any person a typewritten transcript of all or any part of the proceedings reported by him,  and upon request,  certify that such transcript is a correct and complete statement of such proceedings.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-224 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-224 - Salary; fees for transcripts; free transcripts; office supplies

12-224.  Salary;  fees for transcripts;  free transcripts;  office supplies A. The salary of the court reporter shall be fixed by the presiding judge of the court,  with the approval of the board of supervisors of the county,  and shall be paid by the county. B. The reporter shall receive from a party ordering an appeal transcript,  two dollars fifty cents per page for the original,  and thirty cents per page for each copy if ordered at the same time and by the same party. C. The reporter,  when requested in advance,  shall furnish free of charge to the county attorney or the attorney general a copy of the transcript of testimony when a transcript is made on an appeal in a criminal case,  and to the attorney general when the state is a party. D. The reporter,  when requested,  shall furnish at county expense to the county attorney or the attorney general a copy of the transcript of testimony of any proceeding held in the superior court when the state or an instrumentality thereof is ordered to provide such transcripts by a federal court in a habeas corpus proceeding in the federal courts or when ordered by the Arizona supreme court to provide such transcripts in a habeas corpus proceeding in state court. E. The necessary supplies for conduct of the office of reporter shall be furnished by the county.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-225 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-225 - Appointment of deputies; compensation

12-225.  Appointment of deputies;  compensation A. The court reporter may employ deputies who shall be compensated by him. B. When the reporter is prevented from performing his duties because of absence on public business,  or when more than one judge is holding court at the same time in the county or any division thereof,  the reporter may appoint a deputy to perform the services of reporter during the period and at the compensation the judge provides by order. Such compensation shall be a county charge.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-231 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-231 - Appointment and duties

12-231.  Appointment and duties Each judge of the superior court may appoint such bailiffs as necessary to insure orderly transaction of the business of the court. The appointing judge shall prescribe the duties of the bailiff.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-241 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-241 - Appointment; court attendance

12-241.  Appointment;  court attendance The court may when necessary appoint interpreters,  who may be summoned in the same manner as witnesses,  and shall be subject to the same penalties for disobedience.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-242 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-242 - Interpreters for deaf persons; proceedings; definitions

12-242.  Interpreters for deaf persons;  proceedings;  definitions A. The court shall in any civil or criminal case or grand jury proceeding in which a deaf person is party to such action,  either as a witness,  complainant,  defendant or attorney,  appoint a qualified interpreter to interpret the proceedings to the deaf person,  to interpret the deaf person's testimony or statements and to interpret preparations with the deaf person's attorney. B. A department,  board,  commission,  agency or licensing authority of this state or a political subdivision of this state shall,  in any proceeding before such department,  board,  commission,  agency or licensing authority in which a deaf person is a principal party of interest or witness,  appoint a qualified interpreter to interpret the proceedings to the deaf person and to interpret the deaf person's testimony or statements. C. If a person known or ascertained to be deaf is arrested and taken into custody for any alleged violation of a criminal law of this state,  the arresting officer,  the officer's superiors or the court shall procure a qualified interpreter in order to properly interpret any of the following: 1. Warnings of the person's constitutional privilege against self-incrimination as it relates to custodial interrogation. 2. Interrogation of the deaf person. 3. The deaf person's statements. D. If a juvenile whose parent or parents are deaf is brought before a court for any reason,  the court shall appoint a qualified interpreter to interpret the proceedings and testimony for the deaf parent or parents and to interpret any statements or testimony the deaf parent or parents may be called upon to give to the court. E. If a communication made by a deaf person through an interpreter is privileged,  the privilege extends also to the interpreter. F. If the interpreter or the deaf person determines that effective communication is not occurring the court or appointing authority shall permit the interpreter or the deaf person to nominate a qualified intermediary interpreter to provide interpreting services between the deaf person and the appointed interpreter during proceedings. G. A deaf person entitled to the services of an interpreter under this section may knowingly and intelligently waive these services. A deaf person who has waived an interpreter under this subsection may provide an interpreter at the deaf person's own expense. H. As used in this section: 1. " Deaf person"  means a person whose hearing impairment is so significant that the individual is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing. 2. " Qualified interpreter"  means a person who has a valid license of competency authorized by the commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-251 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-251 - Adult probation officers and support staff; appointment; qualifications

12-251.  Adult probation officers and support staff;  appointment;  qualifications A. The presiding judge of the superior court in each county shall appoint a chief adult probation officer who shall serve at the pleasure of the presiding judge. Such chief adult probation officer,  with the approval of the presiding judge of the superior court,  shall appoint such deputy adult probation officers and support staff as are necessary to provide presentence investigations and supervision services to the court. Presentence investigations and probation services may be provided to the justice courts in each county for persons who are convicted of violating section 28-1381 or 28-1382 or title 13,  chapter 14,  35.1 or 36 and who are placed on supervised probation by the court. Presentence investigations and supervised probation services may be provided by a county probation office to a municipal court through an intergovernmental agreement entered into by the respective county and municipality. On approval of the presiding judge and in accordance with policies and procedures developed by the supreme court,  the presiding judge of the superior court may direct that presentence investigations and supervised probation services be provided for other persons if a risk of violence exists or if it would be in the best interest of justice. Those deputy adult probation officers engaged in case supervision shall supervise no more than an average of sixty-five adults who reside in the county on probation to the court. Such deputy adult probation officers shall hold office under rules and procedures established by the supreme court. B. Each adult probation officer appointed pursuant to subsection A of this section shall give bond in the principal amount to be fixed by the court and approved by the judge making the appointment,  conditioned upon the faithful performance by such officer of the officer's official duties and the payment of all monies coming into the officer's possession as such officer to the person,  officer or body entitled to receive the monies. Any adult probation officer covered by a blanket faithful performance bond payable to the county or covered by state risk management shall be deemed to be in compliance with this section. C. Probation department personnel shall qualify under minimum standards of experience and education established by the supreme court. Such standards may differ for counties of less than three hundred thousand persons from counties with three hundred thousand persons or more. Notwithstanding section 12-265,  any additional salary costs that might be required as a result of the adoption of minimum salary standards by the supreme court may be paid by funds made available to the probation department pursuant to sections 12-267 and 12-268 or by the supreme court. D. Presently appointed adult probation officers who qualify under subsection C of this section shall be retained in their position as long as they are qualified.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-252 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-252 - Salaries and expenses

12-252.  Salaries and expenses A. The salary ranges of the adult probation department personnel shall be fixed by the board of supervisors on recommendation of the presiding judge of the superior court. Adult probation department personnel shall be hired pursuant to the rules and procedures approved by the supreme court. B. The expenses and allowances of the adult probation officers incurred in performance of their duty or in the execution of the orders of the court shall,  when approved by the presiding judge of the superior court,  be paid in the amounts provided in sections 38-623 and 38-624 in accordance with the approved expenditure plan pursuant to section 12-267,  subsection B.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-253 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-253 - Powers and duties

12-253.  Powers and duties The adult probation officer shall: 1. Make and file a complete record of persons placed under suspended sentence by the court,  and of all reports made to the officer in writing or in person,  in accordance with the conditions imposed by the court. 2. Exercise general supervision and observation over persons under suspended sentence and supervision pursuant to section 13-3994,  subject to control and direction by the court. 3. Serve warrants,  make arrests and bring persons before the court who are under suspended sentences. The officer has the authority of a peace officer in the performance of the officer's duties. 4. Investigate cases referred to the officer for investigation by the court in which the officer is serving and report to the court. In an investigation for a presentence report,  the adult probation officer shall promptly inquire into the circumstances of the offense,  the convicted person's history of delinquency or criminality,  social history,  employment history,  family situation,  economic status,  including the ability to contribute to reimbursement for the costs of the person's legal defense pursuant to section 11-584,  education and personal habits. The presentence report shall contain a recommendation by the officer regarding contribution by the convicted person toward the costs of legal defense pursuant to section 11-584. The officer shall also promptly inquire into the physical,  emotional and financial impact of the offense on the victim and the emotional and financial impact of the offense on the immediate family of the victim and shall notify the victim or the immediate family of the victim of the right to appear personally or by counsel at any aggravation or mitigation proceeding. 5. Secure and keep a complete identification record of every person released under a suspended sentence and a written statement of the conditions of the suspension. 6. Obtain and assemble information concerning the conduct of persons placed under suspended sentence and report the information to the court. 7. Bring defaulting probationers into court when in the probation officer's judgment the conduct of the probationer justifies the court to revoke suspension of the sentence. 8. Monitor the payment of restitution.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-254 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-254 - Chief adult probation officer; duties; other officers' duties

12-254.  Chief adult probation officer;  duties;  other officers' duties A. In each county having a chief adult probation officer,  such officer,  with the approval of the presiding judge,  shall: 1. Establish organizational and operational procedures for the deputy adult probation officers of the county. 2. Direct the work and activities of the deputy adult probation officers of the county. 3. Supply such information as may be requested by the state department of corrections pursuant to section 41-1604,  subsection A,  paragraph 6. 4. Perform other duties assigned by the presiding judge,  which duties may include serving as a juvenile probation officer,  if such officer meets the minimum qualification prescribed by section 8-203,  subsection C. B. In a county having no chief probation officer the adult probation officer shall supply the information required by subsection A,  paragraph 3 of this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-255 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-255 - Private enterprise probation services

12-255.  Private enterprise probation services Nothing in this article prevents a presiding judge of the superior court in a county from entering into agreements with private enterprises to provide supervision and counseling services for persons placed on probation in the county.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-256 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-256 - Probation officers; enforcement of pretrial release conditions

12-256.  Probation officers;  enforcement of pretrial release conditions An adult probation officer may serve warrants,  make arrests and bring persons who are subject to the supervision of pretrial services and who are alleged to have violated a condition of pretrial release before the court. A probation officer enforcing pretrial release conditions has the authority of a peace officer in the performance of the officer's duties.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-259 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-259 - Adult surveillance officers; appointment; qualifications; salaries; expenses

12-259.  Adult surveillance officers;  appointment;  qualifications;  salaries;  expenses A. Adult surveillance officers shall be appointed and shall qualify pursuant to section 12-251. B. Adult surveillance officers shall be hired,  salary ranges shall be fixed and expenses and allowances shall be paid pursuant to section 12-252.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-259.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-259.01 - Powers and duties

12-259.01.  Powers and duties An adult surveillance officer shall: 1. Have the authority of a peace officer in the performance of the officer's duties. 2. Under the direction of the chief probation officer: (a) Exercise supervision and observation over persons who are sentenced to probation,  including: (i) Visual contact with each probationer.  (ii) Contact with the probationer's employer and family. (b) Report to the court if the probationer engages in conduct constituting an offense. (c) Monitor the payment of restitution and probation fees and bring before the court any probationer who fails to pay restitution or fees. (d) Serve warrants,  make arrests and bring before the court persons who are under suspended sentence or who have violated the terms of probation. 3. Obtain and assemble information concerning the conduct of persons who are sentenced to probation,  including weekly arrest records,  and report the information to the court. 4. Bring a defaulting probationer into court if,  in the judgment of the adult probation officer,  the probationer's conduct justifies revoking probation. 5. Secure and keep a complete identification record of each supervised person and a written statement of the conditions of the person's probation. 6. Perform any other responsibilities that are required by the terms and conditions imposed by the court.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-261 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-261 - Administration

12-261.  Administration The state supreme court shall carry out the provisions of this article.