Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 8-408 — Return of victim's property; release of evidence
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Article 7: Victims' Rights for Juvenile Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Full text of A.R.S. § 8-408
Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.
A. On request of the victim and after consultation with the prosecuting attorney, the law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the delinquent act shall return to the victim any property belonging to the victim that was taken during the course of the investigation or shall inform the victim of the reasons why the property will not be returned. The law enforcement agency shall make reasonable efforts to return the property to the victim as soon as possible.
B. If the victim's property has been admitted as evidence during a hearing, the court may order its release to the victim if a photograph or photocopy can be substituted. If evidence is released pursuant to this subsection, the accused's attorney or investigator may inspect and independently photograph or photocopy the evidence before it is released.
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