State v. Hannah

OPINION

RICHMOND, Chief Judge.

The state challenges the dismissal with prejudice by the respondent of Pima County Cause No. A-33382, in which the real party in interest was charged with two counts of forgery. The dismissal is not an appealable order under A.R.S. § 13-1712, State v. Fayle, 114 Ariz. 219, 560 P.2d 403 (1976), and special action is appropriate. We assume jurisdiction and grant relief.

Trial of the ease was set for April 13, 1978, and a hearing regarding the trial date was scheduled on the preceding day. The prosecutor assigned to the case asked another prosecutor to appear for her…