Arizona Laws 21-235. Recording, listening to, observing proceedings unlawful; classification
A. A person who knowingly, by any means whatsoever, records all or part of the proceedings of any grand jury while it is in session or listens to or observes the proceedings of any grand jury of which he is not a member while such jury is in session is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 21-235
- 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.
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
B. This section does not prohibit:
1. The prescribed activities of the court, the prosecuting officer, a court reporter designated by the court, or an interpreter designated by the court.
2. The taking of notes by a grand juror in connection with and solely for the purpose of assisting him in the performance of his duties as such juror.
3. The appearance, for the purposes of giving the testimony, of a witness.
4. The appearance, for the purpose of presenting evidence when permitted pursuant to section 21-412, of a person being investigated and his counsel.