2013 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 13 - Criminal Code
§ 13-4428 Victim's discretion; form of statement
13-4428. Victim's discretion; form of statement
A. It is at the victim's discretion to exercise his rights under this chapter to be present and heard at a court proceeding, and the absence of the victim at the court proceeding does not preclude the court from going forth with the proceeding.
B. Except as provided in subsection C, a victim's right to be heard may be exercised, at the victim's discretion, through an oral statement, submission of a written statement or submission of a statement through audiotape or videotape.
C. If a person against whom a criminal offense has been committed is in custody for an offense, the person may be heard by submitting a written statement to the court.
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