Request an Amicus Brief

If you believe your case could benefit from AACJ’s amicus involvement, we invite you to submit a request below. The Amicus Committee carefully reviews each request to determine where our collective voice can make the greatest impact in advancing justice and protecting defendants’ rights.

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Amicus Deadline

Ariz. R. Crim. P. 31.15(c) – COA Amicus Deadline

Ariz. R. Crim. P. 31.15(d) – SCOAZ Amicus Deadline

Ninth Circuit Deadline F.R.A.P. 29.

Will you be seeking an extension to file the PFR/supplemental briefing?

Briefly, explain how an amicus will assist your case and why your issue is of state-wide importance/relevant to critical criminal justice issues. (ex. is there a split amongst the courts? Is this an issue of first impression? (state or federal) Was there a dissent?)

AACJ is a statewide not-for-profit membership organization of criminal defense lawyers, law students and associated professionals dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused in the courts and in the legislature, promoting excellence in the practice of criminal law through education, training and mutual assistance, and fostering public awareness of citizens’ rights, the criminal justice system and the role of the defense lawyer. The Amicus & Rules Committee focuses on filing amicus briefs in cases that are of state-wide importance and relevant to critical criminal justice issues. Amicus briefs are meant to provide additional or alternative means of substantive legal support. Priority is given to cases that have been accepted for review by the Arizona Supreme Court or cases pending in the Ninth Circuit.

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