State Ex Rel. Dean v. City Court of City of Tucson

OPINION

DRUKE, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

The state appeals from the superior court’s denial of its petition for special action in which it argued that the subpoena of the alleged victim to a pretrial hearing violated the victim’s rights pursuant to Ariz. Const, art. II, § 2.1, commonly known as the Victims’ Bill of Rights.

QUESTIONS PRESENTED

Two issues are presented for review: Does this appeal present an issue that is ripe for adjudication; and does the Victims’ Bill of Rights preclude the subpoena of the alleged victim to a pretrial hearing to determine probable cause?

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL…