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This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
A person who wishes to observe a court in session may check the court calendar online or at the courthouse and watch a proceeding. The U.S. Constitution and court tradition give citizens right of access to court proceedings.
If you decide that you need not appear via video, opt for the option of dialing in over the phone rather than appearing via video and simply covering your camera or turning off the camera. Your initials, name, or picture may still appear on the court's screen and can be a distraction.
To request public records of the Superior Court or Judicial Branch in Maricopa County as defined by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 123 (Public Access to the Judicial Records of the State of Arizona), please email PublicRecords@jbazmc.maricopa.
Some cases may be live-streamed to preserve the transparency and open records policy Arizona courts have traditionally held. Some cases will not be broadcast due to privacy concerns as outlined in Arizona Supreme Court Rules 122 and 123.
Under the guidelines, audio of a civil or bankruptcy proceedings involving a matter of public interest may be livestreamed on a court's YouTube channel if all parties to the proceeding consent and the presiding judge approves.
Electronic Hearings. As part of its commitment to making courts accessible to the public, the Arizona Supreme Court broadcasts its hearings and other court proceedings live on the Internet via streaming video technology.
Direct interaction: In-person attendance allows for direct interaction and communication between participants, fostering better understanding and collaboration. Courtroom atmosphere: Being physically present in the courtroom helps participants fully experience the atmosphere and gravity of the proceedings.
Jury works in most cases having to deal with criminal penalty because you have more people who are looking at the evidence and could help you from being subject to one lone decision.
Any individual charged with a crime has the Constitutional right to a jury trial.
Predictable Outcomes: Judges' decisions are generally more predictable than those of a jury, in which emotions or personal biases can sway. If, for example, you're assigned a judge with a record of showing leniency for mitigating circumstances, your attorney might recommend waiving the jury trial.