A. After the jury is sworn, it shall hear the proceedings which shall be in public and in the presence of defendant.

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 22-323

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

B. The court shall decide all questions of law which arise in the course of the trial, but shall not charge the jury with respect to matters of fact.