Hi AZ. I find it very odd that we haven't heard anything about a psych eval for Elizabeth.
Does her attorney have to file something for her to have one, or can it just be arranged without any motions etc?
If he does/did file something to request she be given a psych eval, or if the prosecutor filed something, would we know about it?
I'm still not clear on the public records laws in AZ.
Could anyone in San Antonio request a psych eval for her even though she hasn't been charged there?
Thanks, AZ!
It's very early in the case, so I don't find it odd that we haven't heard anything. Also, she hasn't been charged with murder (yet). If GJ's body is actually found in that landfill, I'm sure her lawyers will embark on a whole new strategy, likely involving questioning her mental health. (Although I suppose she would be charged in Texas and would have new lawyers there.) For now, EJ is charged with crimes consistent with hiding or giving up GJ for adoption. If that's what happened, it's unlikely that EJ's mental issues will be a focus of the case.
Yes, this sort of request would normally be initiated by the defense, and there would be a docket entry showing the request. There would be no way for any SA people to make such a request, as there have been no charges filed against EJ there.
If you go to this page:
http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CriminalCourtCases/Index.asp
you can either click "case history," enter EJ's name, and see the list of hearings and docket entries (things that were filed), or click "minute entries," enter the case no. (CR2010101760) and see the court's orders. But the "minute entries" site is slow to post things.
You can't see the actual documents filed online unless you are an attorney in the case.
Court instructions for obtaining copies of filed docs by phone:
To obtain copies of public records by phone, please call (602) 506-3360.
Please have the following information with your request:
The specific documents you want to receive;
The case number;
The names of the parties at the time the case was filed;
The filing date or year filed;
The number of pages of the document to be copied;
Your day-time phone number, if there are any questions.
(If you do not have the above information, it may be necessary to assess an $26.00 fee for each year to be researched and for each name researched.)
Also, you must have a debit card or a Visa or Mastercard or American Express.
A debit or credit card will be necessary to use as the method of payment for the service fee(s). Copying fees are $0.50 per page. In addition, there is an $26.00 charge to certify any document. If you are using the copy for legal or official purposes, a certified copy is usually required. There is a $7.00 shipping and handling fee.
Alternatively, you could contact media people who have commented on the contents of such documents and ask them if they will post the document on their web site.