Yes, except as exempted by Arizona State Statute. Exculpatory Statements—which often clear, justify, or excuse a defendant from alleged fault or guilt—must be reported to the Prosecution.
Discussions with staff are private and confidential. We do not take notes or record conversations. If you are providing an Impact Statement, we draft a letter to be submitted to the courts. Impact Statements are NOT confidential; an Impact Statement is an official document that becomes a part of the court record. A copy will be given to the Judge, Prosecutor and the Defense attorney (Defendant).
We hold confidentiality in high regard and will not release information. All address and telephone information updated with this agency will not be shared with other agencies. We understand that this creates more work for you to call many agencies with updates, but we hope that you will appreciate the importance we place on protecting your information.
