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Az. Const. art. II, § 17 — Article II / Section 17
AZ Const., Article II, Section 17
Status: in_force

Private property shall not be taken for private use, except for private ways of necessity, and for drains, flumes, or ditches, on or across the lands of others for mining, agricultural, domestic, or sanitary purposes. No private property shall be taken or damaged for public or private use without just compensation having first been made, paid into court for the owner, secured by bond as may be fixed by the court, or paid into the state treasury for the owner on such terms and conditions as the legislature may provide, and no right of way shall be appropriated to the use of any corporation other than municipal, until full compensation therefore be first made in money, or ascertained and paid into court for the owner, irrespective of any benefit from any improvement proposed by such corporation, which compensation shall be ascertained by a jury, unless a jury be waived as in other civil cases in courts of record, in the manner prescribed by law. Whenever an attempt is made to take private property for a use alleged to be public, the question whether the contemplated use be really public shall be a judicial question, and determined as such without regard to any legislative assertion that the use is public. Imprisonment for debt
Az. Const. art. V, § 3 — Article V / Section 3
AZ Const., Article V, Section 3
Status: in_force

The governor shall be commander-in-chief of the military forces of the state, except when such forces shall be called into the service of the United States. Governor; powers and duties; special sessions of legislature; message and recommendations
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 10 — Article XXII / Section 10
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 10
Status: in_force

Until otherwise provided by law, the seal now in use in the Supreme Court of the Territory, shall be the seal of the Supreme Court of the State, except that the word "State", shall be substituted for the word "Territory" on said seal. The seal of the superior courts of the several counties of the State, until otherwise provided by law, shall be the vignette of Abraham Lincoln, with the words "Seal of the Superior Court of ________________ County, State of Arizona, surrounding the vignette. The seal of municipalities, and of all county officers, in the Territory, shall be the seals of such municipalities and county officers, respectively, under the State, until otherwise provided by law, except that the word "Territory", or "Territory of Arizona", be changed to read "State" or "State of Arizona", where the same may appear on any such seals. Effective date of constitution
Az. Const. art. IX, § 5 — Article IX / Section 5
AZ Const., Article IX, Section 5
Status: in_force

The state may contract debts to supply the casual deficits or failures in revenues, or to meet expenses not otherwise provided for; but the aggregate amount of such debts, direct and contingent, whether contracted by virtue of one or more laws, or at different periods of time, shall never exceed the sum of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars; and the money arising from the creation of such debts shall be applied to the purpose for which it was obtained or to repay the debts so contracted, and to no other purpose. In addition to the above limited power to contract debts the state may borrow money to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, or defend the state in time of war; but the money thus raised shall be applied exclusively to the object for which the loan shall have been authorized or to the repayment of the debt thereby created. No money shall be paid out of the state treasury, except in the manner provided by law. Local assessments and taxes
Az. Const. art. VIII, § 5 — Article VIII / Section 5
AZ Const., Article VIII, Section 5
Status: in_force

No recall petition shall be circulated against any officer until he shall have held his office for a period of six months, except that it may be filed against a member of the legislature at any time after five days from the beginning of the first session after his election. After one recall petition and election, no further recall petition shall be filed against the same officer during the term for which he was elected, unless petitioners signing such petition shall first pay into the public treasury which has paid such election expenses, all expenses of the preceding election. Application of general election laws; implementary legislation
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 7 — Article XXII / Section 7
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 7
Status: in_force

Whenever the judge of the superior court of any county, elected or appointed under the provisions of this Constitution, shall have qualified, the several causes then pending in the district court of the Territory, and in and for such county, except such causes as would have been within the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States courts, had such courts existed at the time of the commencement of such causes within such county, and the records, papers, and proceedings of said district court, and other property pertaining thereto, shall pass into the jurisdiction and possession of the superior court of such county. It shall be the duty of the clerk of the district court having custody of such papers, records, and property, to transmit to the clerk of said superior court the original papers in all cases pending in such district and belonging to the jurisdiction of said superior court, together with a transcript, or transcripts, of so much of the record of said district court as shall relate to the same; and until the district courts of the Territory shall be superseded in manner aforesaid, and as in this Constitution provided, the said district courts, and the judges thereof, shall continue with the same jurisdiction and powers, to be exercised in the same judicial district, respectively, as heretofore, and now, constituted. Probate records and proceedings
Az. Const. art. VI.1, § 2 — Article VI.1 / Section 2
AZ Const., Article VI.1, Section 2
Status: in_force

A judge is disqualified from acting as a judge, without loss of salary, while there is pending an indictment or an information charging him in the United States with a crime punishable as a felony under Arizona or federal law, or a recommendation to the supreme court by the commission on judicial conduct for his suspension, removal or retirement. Suspension or removal of judge
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 6 — Article XXII / Section 6
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 6
Status: in_force

All Territorial, district, county, and precinct officers who may be in office at the time of the admission of the State into the Union shall hold their respective offices until their successors shall have qualified, and the official bonds of all such officers shall continue in full force and effect while such officers remain in office. Causes pending in district courts of territory; records, papers, and property
Az. Const. art. IX, § 8 — Article IX / Section 8
AZ Const., Article IX, Section 8
Status: in_force

No county, city, town, school district, or other municipal corporation shall for any purpose become indebted in any manner to an amount exceeding six per centum of the taxable property in such county, city, town, school district, or other municipal corporation, without the assent of a majority of the property taxpayers, who must also in all respects be qualified electors, therein voting at an election provided by law to be held for that purpose, the value of the taxable property therein to be ascertained by the last assessment for state and county purposes, previous to incurring such indebtedness; except, that in incorporated cities and towns assessments shall be taken from the last assessment for city or town purposes; provided, that under no circumstances shall any county or school district become indebted to an amount exceeding fifteen per centum of such taxable property, as shown by the last assessment roll thereof; and provided further, that any incorporated city or town, with such assent, may be allowed to become indebted to a larger amount, but not exceeding twenty per centum additional, for supplying such city or town with water, artificial light, or sewers, when the works for supplying such water, light, or sewers are or shall be owned and controlled by the municipality, and for the acquisition and development by the incorporated city or town of land or interests therein for open space preserves, parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities, public safety, law enforcement, fire and emergency services facilities and streets and transportation facilities. The provisions of section 18, subsections (3), (4), (5) and (6) of this article shall not apply to this section. Unified school district debt limit
Az. Const. art. XX, § 8 — Article XX / Section 8
AZ Const., Article XX, Section 8
Status: in_force

The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language sufficiently well to conduct the duties of the office without the aid of an interpreter, shall be a necessary qualification for all state officers and members of the state legislature. Location of state capital
Az. Const. art. XII, § 8 — Article XII / Section 8
AZ Const., Article XII, Section 8
Status: in_force

The county charter shall provide: For an elective governing body and its method of compensation, its powers, duties and responsibilities, its authority to delegate powers, the method of election and removal of members, the terms of office and the manner of filling vacancies in the governing body. For all officers established under section 3 of this article and article VI, section 23, and such additional officers as the charter may provide for, their election or appointment, consolidation or segregation, method of compensation, powers, duties and responsibilities, authority to delegate powers and, if elected, the method of election and removal, terms of office and the manner of filling vacancies in such offices. If the charter provides for the attorney to remain an elective officer of the county, the charter may provide for an appointive office to carry out the civil representation needs of the county, its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, officials and employees. If the elective governing body provided for in the charter does not consist of supervisors, the charter may provide for elimination of the office of supervisor. If the charter provides for the office of supervisor, the number of supervisors shall be not fewer than five or greater than nine. If the charter provides for the appointment or elimination of an officer established under section 3 of this article or article VI, section 23, or for an appointive office to carry out the civil representation needs of the county, those provisions shall include an effective date not earlier than the expiration of the term of office for the officer commencing in January immediately following the first general election at which the officer is elected following approval of the charter by the voters and shall be placed on the ballot as separate questions at the election to ratify the charter and must be approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting at the election. The result of the voting on any provisions authorizing appointment or elimination of officers does not affect the result of the voting to ratify the charter. For the performance of functions required by statute. For a periodic review of the charter provisions to be conducted at least once every ten years from the time of its ratification by the voters and the procedures for the periodic review. The county charter may provide for other elective and appointive offices. Self-executing provision
Az. Const. art. VII, § 18 — Article VII / Section 18
AZ Const., Article VII, Section 18
Status: in_force

The name of any candidate for United States senator from Arizona shall not appear on the ballot if, by the end of the current term of office, the candidate will have served (or, but for resignation, would have served) in that office for two consecutive terms, and the name of a candidate for United States representative from Arizona shall not appear on the ballot if, by the end of the current term of office, the candidate will have served (or, but for resignation, would have served) in that office for three consecutive terms. Terms are considered consecutive unless they are at least one full term apart. Any person appointed or elected to fill a vacancy in the United States congress who serves at least one half of a term of office shall be considered to have served a term in that office for purposes of this section. For purposes of this section, terms beginning before January 1, 1993 shall not be considered.
Az. Const. art. XXVI, § 1 — Article XXVI / Section 1
AZ Const., Article XXVI, Section 1
Status: in_force

Any person holding a valid license as a real estate broker or a real estate salesman regularly issued by the Arizona State Real Estate Department when acting in such capacity as broker or salesman for the parties, or agent for one of the parties to a sale, exchange, or trade, or the renting and leasing of property, shall have the right to draft or fill out and complete, without charge, any and all instruments incident thereto including, but not limited to, preliminary purchase agreements and earnest money receipts, deeds, mortgages, leases, assignments, releases, contracts for sale of realty, and bills of sale.
Az. Const. art. XV, § 19 — Article XV / Section 19
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 19
Status: in_force

The corporation commission shall have the power and authority to enforce its rules, regulations, and orders by the imposition of such fines as it may deem just, within the limitations prescribed in section 16 of this article.
Az. Const. art. VI, § 6 — Article VI / Section 6
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 6
Status: in_force

A justice of the supreme court shall be a person of good moral character and admitted to the practice of law in and a resident of the state of Arizona for ten years next preceding his taking office. Supreme court; clerk and assistants; administrative director and staff
Az. Const. art. II, § 8 — Article II / Section 8
AZ Const., Article II, Section 8
Status: in_force

No person shall be disturbed in his private affairs, or his home invaded, without authority of law. Irrevocable grants of privileges, franchises, or immunities
Az. Const. art. VI, § 19 — Article VI / Section 19
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 19
Status: in_force

A judge of the superior court shall serve in another county at the direction of the chief justice of the supreme court or may serve in another county at the request of the presiding judge of the superior court thereof. Retirement and service of retired justices and judges
Az. Const. art. VI.1, § 6 — Article VI.1 / Section 6
AZ Const., Article VI.1, Section 6
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall be self-executing.
Az. Const. art. XX, § 2 — Article XX / Section 2
AZ Const., Article XX, Section 2
Status: in_force

Polygamous or plural marriages, or polygamous co-habitation, are forever prohibited within this state. Introduction of intoxicating liquors into Indian country
Az. Const. art. VI, § 32 — Article VI / Section 32
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 32
Status: in_force

The number of justices of the peace to be elected in precincts shall be as provided by law. Justices of the peace may be police justices of incorporated cities and towns. The jurisdiction, powers and duties of courts inferior to the superior court and of justice courts, and the terms of office of judges of such courts and justices of the peace shall be as provided by law. The legislature may classify counties and precincts for the purpose of fixing salaries of judges of courts inferior to the superior court and of justices of the peace. The civil jurisdiction of courts inferior to the superior court and of justice courts shall not exceed the sum of ten thousand dollars, exclusive of interest and costs. Criminal jurisdiction shall be limited to misdemeanors. The jurisdiction of such courts shall not encroach upon the jurisdiction of courts of record but may be made concurrent therewith, subject to the limitations provided in this section. Change by legislature in number of justices or judges; reduction of salary during term of office
Az. Const. art. V, § 4 — Article V / Section 4
AZ Const., Article V, Section 4
Status: in_force

The governor shall transact all executive business with the officers of the government, civil and military, and may require information in writing from the officers in the executive department upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices. He shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed. He may convene the legislature in extraordinary session. He shall communicate, by message, to the legislature at every session the condition of the state, and recommend such matters as he shall deem expedient. Reprieves, commutations and pardons
Az. Const. art. XVIII, § 6 — Article XVIII / Section 6
AZ Const., Article XVIII, Section 6
Status: in_force

The right of action to recover damages for injuries shall never be abrogated, and the amount recovered shall not be subject to any statutory limitation, except that a crime victim is not subject to a claim for damages by a person who is harmed while the person is attempting to engage in, engaging in or fleeing after having engaged in or attempted to engage in conduct that is classified as a felony offense. Employer's liability law
Az. Const. art. IV, § 22 — Article IV / Section 22
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 22
Status: in_force

In order to preserve and protect the right of the people to justice and public safety, and to ensure fairness and accountability when juveniles engage in unlawful conduct, the legislature, or the people by initiative or referendum, shall have the authority to enact substantive and procedural laws regarding all proceedings and matters affecting such juveniles. The following rights, duties, and powers shall govern such proceedings and matters: Juveniles 15 years of age or older accused of murder, forcible sexual assault, armed robbery or other violent felony offenses as defined by statute shall be prosecuted as adults. Juveniles 15 years of age or older who are chronic felony offenders as defined by statute shall be prosecuted as adults. Upon conviction all such juveniles shall be subject to the same laws as adults, except as specifically provided by statute and by article 22, section 16 of this constitution. All other juveniles accused of unlawful conduct shall be prosecuted as provided by law. Every juvenile convicted of or found responsible for unlawful conduct shall make prompt restitution to any victims of such conduct for their injury or loss. County attorneys shall have the authority to defer the prosecution of juveniles who are not accused of violent offenses and who are not chronic felony offenders as defined by statute and to establish community-based alternatives for resolving matters involving such juveniles. All proceedings and matters involving juveniles accused of unlawful conduct shall be open to the public and all records of those proceedings shall be public records. Exceptions shall be made only for the protection of the privacy of innocent victims of crime, or when a court of competent jurisdiction finds a clear public interest in confidentiality. Passes and purchase of transportation by public officers;inapplication to national guard
Az. Const. art. XXX, § 1 — Article XXX / Section 1
AZ Const., Article XXX, Section 1
Status: in_force

Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state. Notes and references [ edit ] References [ edit ] "Arizona Constitution" . Arizona State Legislature . Retrieved 24 October 2014 . Notes [ edit ] ↑ Version amended by 1992 Proposition 100 ↑ Version amended by 1992 Proposition 107 ↑ Version amended by 1992 Proposition 107 ↑ " Arizona's gay marriage ban struck down, AG will not appeal ", Los Angeles Times , October 17, 2014 This work is in the public domain in the U.S. because it is an edict of a government , local or foreign. See § 313.6(C)(2) of the Compendium II: Copyright Office Practices . Such documents include "legislative enactments, judicial decisions, administrative rulings, public ordinances, or similar types of official legal materials" as well as "any translation prepared by a government employee acting within the course of his or her official duties." These do not include works of the Organization of American States, United Nations, or any of the UN specialized agencies. See Compendium III § 313.6(C)(2) and 17 U.S.C. 104(b)(5). A non-American governmental edict may still be copyrighted outside the U.S. Similar to {{ PD-in-USGov }}, the above U.S. Copyright Office Practice does not prevent U.S. states or localities from holding copyright abroad, depending on foreign copyright laws and regulations. Public domain Public domain false false
Az. Const. art. XI, § 8 — Article XI / Section 8
AZ Const., Article XI, Section 8
Status: in_force

A permanent state school fund for the use of the common schools shall be derived from the sale of public school lands or other public lands specified in the enabling act approved June 20, 1910; from all estates or distributive shares of estates that may escheat to the state; from all unclaimed shares and dividends of any corporation incorporated under the laws of Arizona; and from all gifts, devises, or bequests made to the state for general educational purposes. The rental derived from school lands, with such other funds as may be provided by law shall be apportioned only for common and high school education in Arizona, and in such manner as may be prescribed by law. County school fund; size of fund; free schools
Az. Const. art. XXIII, § 0 — Article XXIII / Section 0
AZ Const., Article XXIII
Status: in_force

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Az. Const. art. II, § 5 — Article II / Section 5
AZ Const., Article II, Section 5
Status: in_force

The right of petition, and of the people peaceably to assemble for the common good, shall never be abridged. Freedom of speech and press
Az. Const. art. XV, § 18 — Article XV / Section 18
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 18
Status: in_force

[Repealed] Power to impose fines
Az. Const. art. XX, § 13 — Article XX / Section 13
AZ Const., Article XX, Section 13
Status: in_force

This ordinance is hereby made a part of the Constitution of the state of Arizona, and no future constitutional amendment shall be made which in any manner changes or abrogates this ordinance in whole or in part without the consent of Congress.
Az. Const. art. IV, § 18 — Article IV / Section 18
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 18
Status: in_force

The legislature shall direct by law in what manner and in what courts suits may be brought against the state. Local or special laws
Az. Const. art. XV, § 11 — Article XV / Section 11
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 11
Status: in_force

The rolling stock and all other movable property belonging to any public service corporation in this state, shall be considered personal property, and its real and personal property, and every part thereof, shall be liable to attachment, execution, and sale in the same manner as the property of individuals; and the law-making power shall enact no laws exempting any such property from attachment, execution, or sale. Charges for service; discrimination; free or reduced rate transportation