Arizona Laws 31-467.03. Hearing rights of parolee or probationer
A. With respect to any hearing pursuant to this article, the parolee or probationer:
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 31-467.03
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- including: means not limited to and is not a term of exclusion. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Writing: includes printing. See Arizona Laws 1-215
1. Shall have reasonable notice in writing of the nature and content of the allegations to be made, including notice that the purpose of the hearing is to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the parolee or probationer has committed a violation that may lead to a revocation of parole or probation.
2. Shall be allowed to consult with any person whose assistance the parolee or probationer reasonably desires, before the hearing.
3. Has the right to confront and examine any person who has made allegations against the parolee or probationer, unless the hearing officer determines that the confrontation would present a substantial present or subsequent danger of harm to the person.
4. May admit, deny or explain the alleged violation and may present proof, including affidavits and other evidence, in support of those contentions.
B. A record of the proceedings shall be made and preserved.