Part II · Preliminary Proceedings

Rule 5.2. Summoning Witnesses;  Record of Proceedings

Amended January 1, 2022 (current)

(a) Summoning Witnesses If requested, the magistrate must issue subpoenas to secure the attendance of witnesses.

(b) Record of Proceedings The magistrate must make a verbatim record of the preliminary hearing. Proceedings may be recorded by a certified reporter or, in accordance with A.R.S. § 38-424, by electronic means or other means authorized by the presiding judge of the superior court.