Arizona Revised Statutes (Last Updated: March 31, 2016) |
Title 36. Public Health and Safety |
Chapter 37. SEXUALLY VIOLENT PERSONS |
Article 1. General Provisions |
Sec 36-3706. Trial
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Within one hundred twenty days after a petition is filed pursuant to section 36-3704, the court shall conduct a trial to determine if the person named in the petition is a sexually violent person. The county attorney, attorney general or person named in the petition may request a jury trial. If no request is made, the trial shall be before the court. The judge may continue the trial at the request of either party on a showing of good cause or on its own motion if the person will not be substantially prejudiced.