Rule 33.10. Assignment of a Judge

(a) Generally The presiding judge must, if possible, assign a proceeding for post-conviction relief to the sentencing judge. The provisions of Rules 10.1 and 10.2 apply in proceedings for post-conviction relief when the case is assigned to a new judge.

(b) Dispute Regarding Public Records The assigned judge may hear and decide a dispute within its jurisdiction, whether the dispute is raised by motion or by special action, that concerns access to public records requested for a post-conviction proceeding.