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authority type
case
jurisdiction
federal_nationwide
publication status
published_united_states_reports
precedential status
binding
decision or issuance date
1978-01-17
subsequent history
Official source reviewed through 2026-08-25.
negative treatment status
Official primary sources checked through 2026-08-25; comprehensive commercial citator not run.
material limitations
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Arizona v. Washington

Holding used

Manifest necessity requires a high degree of necessity and sound discretion, while no formulaic phrase or express recital is invariably required if the record shows careful deliberation.

Material limitation

The degree of deference varies with the basis for mistrial; the complete trial record and alternatives remain essential.

Official source and pinpoints

434 U.S. 497, 505–16 (1978): https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-434/pdf/USREPORTS-434-497.pdf