Bill > HB2972

This bill modifies Arizona law to clarify and strengthen the right to a jury trial for individuals facing guardianship or conservatorship proceedings, which are legal processes where a court appoints someone to make decisions for a person deemed unable to manage their own affairs. Specifically, it amends a section of law to ensure that a party has a right to a jury trial if a factual dispute arises and they have a constitutional right to one, removing language that previously made this right conditional on a demand. Additionally, it updates the duties of an attorney appointed to represent someone in these proceedings, mandating that the attorney inform the individual of their right to a jury trial, which is now explicitly linked to the clarified jury trial provisions, and also inform them of other rights like choosing their own attorney and having someone present in court.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85196