Arizona Court of Appeals, Division II Will Hold Oral Arguments at University of Arizona Law on Feb. 25
As part of its ongoing public education effort, the Arizona United States Court of Appeals, Division 2 will visit the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law on Feb. 25.
The court visit is hosted by the College of Law's William H. Rehnquist Center on the Constitutional Structures of Government and will include oral arguments, open to the public.
When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Where: The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Room 164, 1201 E. Speedway. Campus map: http://map.arizona.edu/
Who may attend: This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available to those who have registered prior to the event. Register here.
Arguments will be heard in two cases:
CASE 1: 1:30-2:20 p.m.
State of Arizona v. Christopher Wayne Cooker (2 CA-CR 2023-0168)
Summary: On appeal from his convictions and sentences for aggravated driving under the influence and aggravated assault, Christopher Cooker argues the trial court violated his constitutional rights to confrontation, to a twelve-person jury, and to notice of the charges against him.
CASE 2: 2:30-3:20 p.m.
Jane Doe I & II; John Doe v. The Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, et al. (2 CA-CV 2023-0293)
Summary: On appeal from the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of the Church defendants, the Does argue summary judgment was inappropriate because the presence of non-clergy individuals during confidential communications was behavior inconsistent with maintaining confidentiality, constituting waiver of the clergy-penitent privilege and, thus, requiring the Church defendants to report child abuse under A.R.S. § 13-3620(A).
Materials for both cases will be posted here as they become available.
Check-in for Case 1 starts at 12:45, and check-in for Case 2 starts at 2:00. There is no courtroom entry once court is in session. Attendees who leave the courtroom must go through security again to reenter.
No backpacks, purses, or electronic equipment are permitted in the courtroom. We cannot offer secure storage for your belongings, so please make arrangements ahead of time. No food or drink allowed. Professional dress is strongly encouraged.