J.D. v. HEGYI

No. 1 CA-SA 13-0296.

320 P.3d 826 (2014)

682 Ariz. Adv. Rep. 19

J.D.; M.M., Petitioners v. The Honorable Hugh HEGYI, Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Maricopa, Respondent Judge, T.D.; State of Arizona, Real Parties in Interest.

Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 1.

March 11, 2014.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Arizona Voice for Crime Victims, Tempe By Colleen Clase , Counsel for Petitioners.

The Nolan Law Firm, PLLC, Mesa By Vicki A.R. Lopez , Counsel for Real Party in Interest T.D.

Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Phoenix By Karen Kemper , Counsel for Real Party in Interest State of Arizona.


OPINION

SWANN, Judge.

¶ 1 In this special action, we hold that a parent of a minor victim may no longer refuse a defense interview under A.R.S. § 13-4433(G) once the victim turns 18 years old. However, in keeping with the statutory mandate to "liberally construe[] [the Victims' Rights Implementation Act] to preserve and protect the rights to which victims are entitled," A.R.S. § 13-4418, we further hold that even after the victim turns 18...

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