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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-273 - Recording notice of ownership of real property; lien of judgment

38-273.
Recording notice of ownership of real property;  lien of judgment
Upon receiving the certificate the county recorder shall endorse,  file and record it in the same manner as notices of the pendency of an action affecting real estate. Any judgment recovered in such action is a lien upon all real estate belonging to the defendant and located in any county in which the certificate is filed for the amount that the owner thereof is or may be liable upon the judgment,  from the time of filing the certificate.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-291 - Vacancy defined

38-291.
Vacancy defined
An office shall be deemed vacant from and after the occurrence of any of the following events before the expiration of a term of office:
1. Death of the person holding the office.
2. Insanity of the person holding the office,  when judicially determined.
3. Resignation of the person holding the office and the lawful acceptance of the resignation.
4. Removal from office of the person holding the office,  including the removal of a board or commission member by the appointing power before the expiration of the person's term of office.
5. If the office is elective,  the person holding the office ceasing to be a resident of the state,  or,  if the office is local,  or from a legislative or congressional district,  the person holding the office ceasing to be a resident of the district,  county,  city,  town or precinct for which the person was elected,  or within which the duties of the person's office are required to be discharged.
6. Absence from the state by the person holding the office,  without permission of the legislature,  beyond the period of three consecutive months.
7. The person holding the office ceasing to discharge the duties of office for the period of three consecutive months.
8. Conviction of the person holding the office of a felony or an offense involving a violation of the person's official duties.
9. Failure of the person elected or appointed to the office to file the person's official oath within the time prescribed by law.
10. A decision of a competent tribunal declaring void the election or appointment of the person elected or appointed to the office.
11. Failure of a person to be elected or appointed to the office.
12. A violation of section 38-296 by the person holding the office.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-292 - Notice of vacancy in office

38-292.
Notice of vacancy in office
When an officer is removed,  declared insane or convicted of a felony or an offense involving a violation of his official duties,  or when his election or appointment is declared void,  the body,  judge or officer before whom the proceedings were had shall give notice thereof to the officer empowered to fill the vacancy.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-293 - Effect of conviction of officer

38-293.
Effect of conviction of officer
In addition to the penalty fixed by express terms for every neglect or violation of official duty on the part of public officers of the state,  a county,  city,  town,  district or township where it is not so expressly provided,  such officers may,  in the discretion of the court,  be removed from office.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-294 - Resignations

38-294.
Resignations
Resignations shall be in writing and made as follows:
1. By members of the legislature,  to the presiding officer of the body of which the legislator is a member,  who shall immediately transmit the resignation to the governor.
2. By state officers and officers of the militia,  to the governor.
3. By other officers commissioned by the governor,  to the governor.
4. By county officers,  to the chairman of the board of supervisors of their county.
5. By the chairman of the board of supervisors,  to the county recorder of the county.
6. In cases not otherwise provided for,  by filing the resignation in the office of the secretary of state.
7. By appointive officers,  to the body or officer that appointed them,  unless otherwise provided.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-295 - Term of office; discharge of official duties after expiration of term; appointment to fill unexpired term

38-295.
Term of office;  discharge of official duties after expiration of term;  appointment to fill unexpired term
A. Unless otherwise specified by law,  every officer holds office at the pleasure of the appointing power.
B. Every officer shall continue to discharge the duties of the office,  although the term has expired,  until a successor has qualified. The discharge of the duties of office for appointments requiring senate confirmation shall be governed by section 38-211.
C. Vacancies occurring in an office,  or in the membership of a board or commission,  shall be filled only for the unexpired term of the officer or member.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-296 - Limitation on filing for election by incumbent of elective office

38-296.
Limitation on filing for election by incumbent of elective office
A. Except during the final year of the term being served,  no incumbent of a salaried elective office,  whether holding by election or appointment,  may offer himself for nomination or election to any salaried local,  state or federal office.
B. An incumbent of a salaried elected office shall be deemed to have offered himself for nomination or election to a salaried local,  state or federal office on the filing of a nomination paper pursuant to section 16-311,  subsection A. An incumbent of a salaried elected office is not deemed to have offered himself for nomination or election to an office by making a formal declaration of candidacy for the office.
C. The resignation of the incumbent elective officer duly filed in writing with the officer,  board or commission having jurisdiction of the office,  if not accepted within ten days,  shall be deemed to have become effective as of the date of filing.
D. This section shall not be construed to prohibit a person whose resignation from office has become effective from qualifying as a candidate for another office during the unexpired portion of the term affected by the resignation,  nor shall it apply to any incumbent elective officer who seeks reelection to the same office or to any other public office during the final year of the term to which the person has been so elected.
E. A person violating any provision of this section is guilty of misfeasance in office,  and the office held by such person shall be declared vacant.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-296.01 - Limitation on running for multiple offices

38-296.01.
Limitation on running for multiple offices
A. A person is not eligible to be a candidate for nomination or election to more than one public office if the elections for those offices are held on the same day and if the person would be prohibited from serving in the offices simultaneously.
B. A person is not eligible to be a candidate for nomination or election to more than one federal office simultaneously. This ineligibility does not apply to candidates for nomination or election to the offices of president and vice president. Candidates for nomination or election to the offices of president or vice president may be candidates for nomination or election to one additional federal office simultaneously.
C. A person is not eligible to be a candidate for nomination or election to and is not eligible to serve simultaneously in more than one statewide office.
D. A person is not eligible to be a candidate for nomination or election to and is not eligible to serve simultaneously in more than one legislative office.
E. A person is not eligible to be a candidate for nomination or election to and is not eligible to serve simultaneously in both a legislative office and a statewide office.
F. A person is not eligible to be a candidate for nomination or election to and is not eligible to serve simultaneously on more than one school district governing board,  except that a member of a governing board may be a candidate for nomination or election for any other governing board if the member is serving in the last year of a term of office.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-297 - Temporary vacancy resulting from military service; appointive officers and employees

38-297.
Temporary vacancy resulting from military service;  appointive officers and employees
Notwithstanding section 38-361,  when a vacancy exists through the induction or order of an appointive officer or employee described in section 38-298 into the armed forces of the United States,  the appointing or employing authority shall inform any person appointed to fill the vacancy that the tenure,  apart from other considerations,  is contingent upon restoration of the former officer or employee as provided in section 38-298.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-298 - Restoration to position following military service

38-298.
Restoration to position following military service
An appointive officer or employee of the state or of a political subdivision thereof,  including an employee of the educational system,  having been inducted or ordered into active service in the armed forces of the United States after August 1,  1939,  shall,  upon completion of his service,  be restored to the position held by him at the time of induction or of reporting for service,  or to a position having similar or other duties which he is qualified to discharge,  and of like status and pay,  if such officer or employee:
1. Possesses a certificate of satisfactory training and service or honorable discharge issued by the proper military or naval authority.
2. Is still qualified to perform the duties of the position.
3. Applies for restoration within sixty days after separation from the armed forces.
4. Has either served in the armed forces during time of war or was called to service because of his status as an active or inactive member of the reserve.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-299 - Effect of expiration of term prior to separation from military service

38-299.
Effect of expiration of term prior to separation from military service
An appointive officer included within the provisions of section 38-298 whose term of office is prescribed by law is not entitled to the protection of sections 38-297 and 38-298 if his term of office expires on or before the date he is relieved from military or naval service. If such officer is so relieved prior to expiration of his term,  restoration to his office pursuant to section 38-298 shall be for the unexpired portion of the term.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-300 - Temporary vacancy resulting from military service; elective office

38-300.
Temporary vacancy resulting from military service;  elective office
Notwithstanding section 38-291,  paragraph 7,  if a person serving in an elective office of this state other than the governor,  or a political subdivision of this state receives orders for active military duty and the period of active duty is projected to continue for at least three months but less than the remainder of the officer's term of office,  the office may be temporarily vacated. A temporary replacement may be appointed in the same manner as prescribed by law for a permanent replacement. The temporary appointee shall serve until the officer returns from active military duty or until the expiration of the officer's term of office,  whichever occurs first.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-312 - Articles of impeachment

38-312.
Articles of impeachment
Impeachment shall be instituted in the house of representatives by resolution,  and shall be conducted by managers elected by the house of representatives,  who shall prepare articles of impeachment,  present them at the bar of the senate and prosecute them. The hearing shall be heard before the senate sitting as a court of impeachment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-313 - Impeachment hearing; service on accused

38-313.
Impeachment hearing;  service on accused
A. The senate shall assign a day for hearing the impeachment,  and inform the house of representatives thereof.
B. The president of the senate shall cause a copy of the articles of impeachment,  with a notice to appear and answer them at the time and place appointed,  to be served on the accused not less than ten days before the day fixed for the hearing. The service shall be made by the sergeant-at-arms of the senate upon the accused personally,  or,  if he cannot upon diligent inquiry be found within the state,  the senate,  upon proof of such fact,  may order publication of the notice to be made in a manner it deems proper.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-314 - Court of impeachment; organization

38-314.
Court of impeachment;  organization
Not later than ten days after the articles of impeachment have been presented to the senate,  the senate shall organize as a court of impeachment and may,  for the purpose of conducting the proceedings of that court,  appoint a clerk who may be the secretary of the senate. The clerk shall issue all process and keep a record of the proceedings of the court. The court shall also appoint a marshal,  who shall be the sergeant at arms of the senate,  and an assistant marshal. The senate sitting as a court of impeachment may also employ such legal,  stenographic,  clerical and other assistance as is required,  and fix their compensation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-315 - Witness fees; execution of process

38-315.
Witness fees;  execution of process
A. Witnesses shall receive the same compensation for travel and attendance,  and the same exemptions in going,  remaining and returning as witnesses in civil proceedings conducted in the superior court.
B. Officers executing the process and orders of the court of impeachment shall receive the fees allowed sheriffs for like service in the superior court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-317 - Compensation of impeachment personnel

38-317.
Compensation of impeachment personnel
A. The senators composing the court of impeachment and the managers representing the house of representatives shall be paid during the impeachment trial the compensation,  mileage,  and subsistence provided by law for members of the legislature when convened in regular session.
B. The managers shall be allowed the same compensation for the time required in preparing the proceedings for presentation to the court of impeachment together with their actual and necessary expenses;  such expenses shall include the personal or subsistence expenses of the managers. In addition,  the managers may during the preparation of the proceedings and the trial thereof also employ legal,  stenographic,  clerical and other assistance as is required and fix their compensation.
C. The members,  officers,  employees of the court,  the board of managers and all employees of the board of managers shall be paid on verified claims approved by the presiding justice of the court and attested by its clerk.
D. Court reporters employed by the court may be paid the compensation provided by law for reporting proceedings before magistrates,  and shall also receive from the party ordering a transcript of the proceedings the compensation provided by law for such services.
E. In lieu of the procedures prescribed by the terms of subsection D of this section,  the court may provide by contract for the reporting of such proceedings and for the transcripts thereof.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-318 - Expenses of impeachment proceedings

38-318.
Expenses of impeachment proceedings
The expenses of impeachment proceedings,  after the legislature has adjourned,  shall be a charge upon the general fund of the state and shall be paid from any money in the general fund not otherwise appropriated upon verified claims,  approved and attested as provided in section 38-317.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-319 - Vacancy in board of managers

38-319.
Vacancy in board of managers
When a vacancy occurs in the board of managers selected by the house to try impeachment proceedings before the senate,  and the house of representatives is not in session,  the speaker or the presiding member,  or if there is no presiding member,  then the oldest member of the house in point of age,  shall appoint a member of the house to fill the vacancy.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-320 - Appearance of accused; plea

38-320.
Appearance of accused;  plea
A. If the accused does not appear,  the court of impeachment,  upon proof of service or publication may,  on motion or for cause shown,  assign another day for hearing the impeachment proceedings,  or may proceed in the absence of the accused to trial and judgment.
B. The accused may,  in writing,  object to the sufficiency of the articles of impeachment,  or he may answer them by an oral plea of not guilty. The plea of not guilty shall be entered upon the journal and places in issue every material allegation of the articles of impeachment.
C. If the objection to the sufficiency of the articles of impeachment is not sustained by a majority of the members of the court who heard the argument,  the accused shall be ordered forthwith to answer the articles of impeachment. If the accused then pleads guilty,  or refuses to plead,  the court shall render judgment of conviction against him. If the accused pleads not guilty,  the court shall at such time as it appoints,  try the impeachment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-321 - Judgment

38-321.
Judgment
If the accused is convicted,  the court of impeachment shall,  at such time as it appoints,  pronounce judgment by resolution entered upon the journals of the court,  which shall be the judgment of the senate. The judgment of conviction may provide that the accused be removed from office or that he be removed from office and disqualified to hold any office of honor,  trust or profit under the constitution and laws of the state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-341 - Accusation by grand jury

38-341.
Accusation by grand jury
A. An accusation,  in writing,  against a county,  district or precinct officer for wilful or corrupt misconduct in office may be presented by a grand jury of the county for or in which the officer accused is elected or appointed.
B. The accusation shall state the offense charged in ordinary and concise language,  and without repetition.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-342 - Service on accused; appearance and plea

38-342.
Service on accused;  appearance and plea
A. The accusation shall be delivered by the foreman of the grand jury to the county attorney,  who shall cause a copy thereof to be served upon the accused,  and require by written notice of not less than ten days that he appear before the superior court in and for the county and answer the accusation. The original accusation shall then be filed with the clerk of the court.
B. The accused shall appear at the time appointed in the notice and answer the accusation,  unless the court assigns another day for that purpose. If the accused does not appear,  the court may hear and determine the accusation in his absence.
C. The accused may answer the accusation either by objecting in writing to the sufficiency thereof or of any charge therein,  and if overruled the accused shall immediately enter a denial which shall be entered upon the minutes of the court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-343 - Trial; judgment

38-343.
Trial;  judgment
A. If the accused pleads guilty or refuses to answer the accusation,  the court shall render judgment of conviction against him. If the accused denies the matters charged,  the court shall immediately,  or at such time as it appoints,  try the accusation.
B. The trial shall be by jury,  unless expressly waived by the accused,  and conducted in the same manner as the trial of an indictment or information.
C. Upon conviction,  the court shall pronounce judgment that the accused be removed from office.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-344 - Procedure upon accusation of county attorney

38-344.
Procedure upon accusation of county attorney
The same proceedings on the same grounds as provided in this article may be had for removal of the county attorney,  except that the accusation shall be delivered to a judge of the superior court of the county,  who shall thereupon file the accusation with the clerk of the court and appoint a person to act as prosecuting officer in the matter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-345 - Right of appeal; suspension from office pending appeal

38-345.
Right of appeal;  suspension from office pending appeal
An appeal may be taken from a judgment of removal to the supreme court in the same manner as from a judgment in a civil action,  but until the judgment is reversed the accused shall be suspended from office. Pending the appeal the office may be filled as vacancies in other offices are filled.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-361 - Powers and duties of successor in office

38-361.
Powers and duties of successor in office
Any person elected or appointed to fill a vacancy,  after filing his official oath and bond,  if a bond is required,  possesses all the rights and powers and is subject to all the liabilities,  duties and obligations of the officer who previously occupied the office.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-362 - Delivery of property and records to successor

38-362.
Delivery of property and records to successor
Every public officer on vacating an office,  or,  in case of his death,  his legal representative,  shall deliver to his successor in office all property,  books,  papers and documents relating to or connected with the office and the official duties of the office.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-363 - Withholding or destruction of records or property of office by former officer; classification

38-363.
Withholding or destruction of records or property of office by former officer;  classification
A public officer whose office is abolished by law,  or who,  after expiration of the time for which he has been appointed or elected,  or after he has resigned or been legally removed from office,  knowingly and unlawfully withholds or detains from his successor,  or other person entitled thereto,  the records,  papers,  documents or other writings pertaining or belonging to his office,  or who knowingly mutilates,  destroys or takes away any thereof,  or who knowingly and unlawfully withholds or detains from his successor,  or other person entitled thereto,  any money or property in his custody as such officer,  is guilty of a class 4 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-364 - Summary proceedings to obtain property and records of office

38-364.
Summary proceedings to obtain property and records of office
If any person refuses or neglects to deliver to the lawful incumbent any property or records pertaining to the office or the duties of the office,  the incumbent may apply by petition to the superior court of the county in which the person resides,  and the court shall proceed in a summary manner,  after notice to the adverse party,  to hear the petition and enter judgment thereon. The execution of the judgment and the delivery of the books and papers may be enforced by attachment,  and also by a warrant directed to the sheriff or a constable of the county,  commanding him to search for the books and papers,  and to take and deliver them to the petitioner.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-381 - Declaration of policy

38-381.
Declaration of policy
The legislature declares:
1. That recent technological developments make possible an enemy attack of unprecedented destructiveness,  which may result in the death or inability to act of a large proportion of the elected officials of the government of the state and the political subdivisions thereof.
2. That to conform,  in time of attack,  to existing legal requirements as to filling of vacancies would be impractical,  would admit of undue delay,  and would jeopardize continuity of civil government.
3. That it is,  therefore,  necessary to adopt special provisions as provided in this article for continuity of all echelons of civil government in the state of Arizona.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-382 - Definitions

38-382.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Attack"  means any action or series of actions taken by an enemy of the United States resulting in substantial damage or injury to persons or property in this state whether through sabotage,  bombs,  missiles,  shellfire or atomic,  radiological,  chemical,  bacteriological,  biological or other means.
2. " Legislating body"  means any branch of government of this state or of any political subdivision of this state which has the constitutional authority to enact laws,  resolutions or ordinances.
3. " Political subdivision"  means a county,  city or town.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-383 - Unavailability of governor; appointment of temporary successor

38-383.
Unavailability of governor;  appointment of temporary successor
In the event of an attack after which the duly elected governor or his successors designated by the Constitution of Arizona are unavailable to serve due to death or for other reasons,  the state legislature in emergency session shall designate a temporary governor who shall serve until such time as conditions permit compliance with constitutional mandates for filling the vacancy. Such designee shall be of the same political party as the duly elected governor and he is authorized to exercise full powers and duties of the office during his temporary appointment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-384 - Unavailability of other elected officers of the state or political subdivisions; appointment of temporary successor

38-384.
Unavailability of other elected officers of the state or political subdivisions;  appointment of temporary successor
In the event of an attack after which any duly elected officer of the state or of any political subdivision thereof,  or his legal successor,  if any,  are unavailable to serve due to death or for other reasons,  the legislating body of the state or the respective political subdivision in emergency session shall designate a temporary successor if required to maintain continuity of its civil government. Such temporary successor shall serve until such time as conditions permit compliance with constitutional mandates for filling vacancies. Such designee shall be of the same political party as the duly elected official and he is authorized to exercise full powers and duties of the office during his temporary appointment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-385 - Convening legislating bodies in event of an attack

38-385.
Convening legislating bodies in event of an attack
A. In the event of an attack,  the governor shall call the state legislature into emergency session as soon as practicable,  and in any case within fifteen days following the inception of the attack. If the governor fails to issue such call,  the legislature shall,  on the fifteenth day from the inception of the attack,  automatically convene at the state capitol or at an alternate site if conditions are such that the regularly designated state capitol is uninhabitable.
B. In the event of an attack,  the mayor of each city and town and the chairman of the county board of supervisors of each county shall call their respective legislating bodies into emergency session as soon as practicable and in any case within fifteen days following the inception of the attack. If a mayor or chairman of any county board fails to issue such call,  the legislating body shall,  on the fifteenth day from the date of the inception of the attack,  automatically convene at the seat of government or at an alternate site if conditions are such that the regularly designated seat is uninhabitable.
C. At any such session or at any session in operation at the state or local level at the inception of an attack,  there shall be no limitations on the length of such session nor on the subjects which may be acted upon.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-386 - Quorum and vote requirements of state and local legislating bodies

38-386.
Quorum and vote requirements of state and local legislating bodies
A. In the event of an attack,  the quorum requirement for the legislating body of the state and any county,  city or town shall be a majority of the members of each body who convene for the session. Where the affirmative vote of a specified proportion of the members of the legislating body would otherwise be required for approval of a bill,  resolution,  ordinance or for any other action,  the same proportion of those members of the legislating body convening at the session shall be sufficient.
B. Any bill,  resolution,  ordinance or any other action taken by any such legislating body under suspension of the constitutional quorum and vote requirements shall be ratified by the body with a regularly constituted quorum present if it is to have the effect of law after the duration of the emergency for which it was enacted.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-401 - Office hours for state offices

38-401.
Office hours for state offices
State offices shall be kept open for transaction of business from eight o'clock a.m. until five o'clock p.m. each day from Monday through Friday except:
1. On holidays.
2. In implementing an agency furlough if the department of administration has authorized the state office to be closed in order to meet the furlough requirements. An agency that receives this authorization shall ensure that appropriate notice is given to notify the public of the office closure.
3. As otherwise provided by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-411 - Record of fees; inspection of fee book

38-411.
Record of fees;  inspection of fee book
Every officer entitled by law to charge fees for services shall keep a fee book and shall enter therein all fees charged for services rendered. The fee book shall at all times be subject to inspection by any person to ascertain the amount of fees therein charged.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-412 - Posting schedule of fees

38-412.
Posting schedule of fees
Recorders,  clerks of the superior courts,  sheriffs,  justices of the peace,  constables and notaries public shall keep posted at all times in a conspicuous place in their respective offices a complete list of the fees they are allowed to charge.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-413 - Charging excessive fees; classification

38-413.
Charging excessive fees;  classification
A. If an officer demands and receives a higher fee than prescribed by law,  or any fee not so allowed,  such officer shall be liable to the party aggrieved in an amount four times the fee unlawfully demanded and received by him.
B. An officer who violates this section is guilty of a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-414 - Collection of fees; failure to report amount collected; classification

38-414.
Collection of fees;  failure to report amount collected;  classification
A public officer who by law is required to make an abstract or statement of the amount of fees,  compensation or percentage as earned or collected by him or his deputies,  or as having been returned to him by any other officer or person,  or who is required by law to keep or preserve such abstract or statement or to file it in some designated place,  who knowingly fails or refuses to make or file such abstract or statement as required by law,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be removed from office by judgment of the court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-421 - Stealing, destroying, altering or secreting public record; classification

38-421.
Stealing,  destroying,  altering or secreting public record;  classification
A. An officer having custody of any record,  map or book,  or of any paper or proceeding of any court,  filed or deposited in any public office,  or placed in his hands for any purpose,  who steals,  or knowingly and without lawful authority destroys,  mutilates,  defaces,  alters,  falsifies,  removes or secretes the whole or any part thereof,  or who permits any other person so to do,  is guilty of a class 4 felony.
B. A person not an officer who is guilty of the conduct specified in subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-422 - Failure of tax or revenue collector or disburser to permit inspection of books by attorney general or county attorney; classification

38-422.
Failure of tax or revenue collector or disburser to permit inspection of books by attorney general or county attorney;  classification
An officer charged with the collection,  receipt or disbursement of any revenue or tax of the state,  or any political subdivision thereof,  who upon demand knowingly fails or refuses to permit the attorney general or a county attorney to inspect his books,  papers,  receipts and records pertaining to his office,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-424 - Use of electronic recording devices; use of court reporter or stenographer; official record; presumed remedy for deficient electronic record

38-424.
Use of electronic recording devices;  use of court reporter or stenographer;  official record;  presumed remedy for deficient electronic record
A. Except as provided in title 21,  chapter 4,  title 36,  chapter 5,  and subsections B and C of this section,  this state or any agency of this state,  including the judiciary,  and each political subdivision of this state,  including any courts of law,  may for any purpose use electronic recording devices in lieu of court reporters or stenographers.
B. If requested by either party in writing at least five court days before a trial or hearing arising out of an indictment or information and a court reporter or stenographer is available on the day of the trial or hearing,  a court reporter or stenographer shall be used,  except that if the court finds a trial is required to start within the five days in order to comply with a victim's or defendant's right to a speedy trial,  the court may commence the trial using an electronic recording device.
C. If requested by either party in writing at least five court days before a trial or hearing held pursuant to title 36,  chapter 37 and a court reporter or stenographer is available on the day of the trial or hearing,  a court reporter or stenographer shall be used.
D. Either party may provide a court reporter or stenographer in addition to the electronic recording device that is used by a court to record the proceedings. The official record of the proceedings is the record prepared by the court reporter. If no court reporter is available,  the official record of the proceedings is the record prepared by the court pursuant to rules adopted by the supreme court.
E. If an electronic recording device is used in a trial or hearing arising out of an indictment or information,  on the request of either party,  the court shall hold a hearing to determine if there is a deficiency in the electronic record of the proceeding and whether the deficiency prejudiced a party. If the court finds that a deficiency in the electronic record prejudiced a party,  the court shall presume that the prejudiced party is entitled to a new trial or phase of trial pursuant to rule 24 of the Arizona rules of criminal procedure.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-431.05 - Meeting held in violation of article; business transacted null and void; ratification

38-431.05.
Meeting held in violation of article;  business transacted null and void;  ratification
A. All legal action transacted by any public body during a meeting held in violation of any provision of this article is null and void except as provided in subsection B.
B. A public body may ratify legal action taken in violation of this article in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Ratification shall take place at a public meeting within thirty days after discovery of the violation or after such discovery should have been made by the exercise of reasonable diligence.
2. The notice for the meeting shall include a description of the action to be ratified,  a clear statement that the public body proposes to ratify a prior action and information on how the public may obtain a detailed written description of the action to be ratified.
3. The public body shall make available to the public a detailed written description of the action to be ratified and all deliberations,  consultations and decisions by members of the public body that preceded and related to such action. The written description shall also be included as part of the minutes of the meeting at which ratification is taken.
4. The public body shall make available to the public the notice and detailed written description required by this section at least seventy-two hours in advance of the public meeting at which the ratification is taken.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-431.08 - Exceptions; limitation

38-431.08.
Exceptions;  limitation
A. This article does not apply to:
1. Any judicial proceeding of any court or any political caucus of the legislature.
2. Any conference committee of the legislature,  except that all such meetings shall be open to the public.
3. The commissions on appellate and trial court appointments and the commission on judicial qualifications.
4. Good cause exception and central registry exception determinations and hearings conducted by the board of fingerprinting pursuant to sections 41-619.55 and 41-619.57.
B. A hearing held within a prison facility by the board of executive clemency is subject to this article,  except that the director of the state department of corrections may:
1. Prohibit,  on written findings that are made public within five days of so finding,  any person from attending a hearing whose attendance would constitute a serious threat to the life or physical safety of any person or to the safe,  secure and orderly operation of the prison.
2. Require a person who attends a hearing to sign an attendance log. If the person is over sixteen years of age,  the person shall produce photographic identification that verifies the person's signature.
3. Prevent and prohibit any articles from being taken into a hearing except recording devices and,  if the person who attends a hearing is a member of the media,  cameras.
4. Require that a person who attends a hearing submit to a reasonable search on entering the facility.
C. The exclusive remedies available to any person who is denied attendance at or removed from a hearing by the director of the state department of corrections in violation of this section shall be those remedies available in section 38-431.07,  as against the director only.
D. Either house of the legislature may adopt a rule or procedure pursuant to article IV,  part 2,  section 8,  Constitution of Arizona,  to provide an exemption to the notice and agenda requirements of this article or to allow standing or conference committees to meet through technological devices rather than only in person.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-431.09 - Declaration of public policy

38-431.09.
Declaration of public policy
A. It is the public policy of this state that meetings of public bodies be conducted openly and that notices and agendas be provided for such meetings which contain such information as is reasonably necessary to inform the public of the matters to be discussed or decided. Toward this end,  any person or entity charged with the interpretations of this article shall construe this article in favor of open and public meetings.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A,  it is not a violation of this article if a member of a public body expresses an opinion or discusses an issue with the public either at a venue other than at a meeting that is subject to this article,  personally,  through the media or other form of public broadcast communication or through technological means if:
1. The opinion or discussion is not principally directed at or directly given to another member of the public body.
2. There is no concerted plan to engage in collective deliberation to take legal action.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-442 - Persons acting as public officers without qualifying; classification; effect of acts

38-442.
Persons acting as public officers without qualifying;  classification;  effect of acts
A. A person who exercises a function of a public office without taking the oath of office,  or without giving the required bond,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
B. This section shall not affect the validity of acts done by a person exercising the functions of a public office in fact,  where persons other than himself are interested in maintaining the validity of such acts.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-443 - Nonfeasance in public office; classification

38-443.
Nonfeasance in public office;  classification
A public officer or person holding a position of public trust or employment who knowingly omits to perform any duty the performance of which is required of him by law is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor unless special provision has been made for punishment of such omission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-444 - Asking or receiving illegal gratuity or reward; classification

38-444.
Asking or receiving illegal gratuity or reward;  classification
A public officer who knowingly asks or receives any emolument,  gratuity or reward,  or any promise thereof,  excepting those authorized by law,  for doing any official act,  is guilty of a class 6 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-445 - Using pass or obtaining special rates for transportation; classification; exception

38-445.
Using pass or obtaining special rates for transportation;  classification;  exception
A public officer,  except a notary public or a member of the national guard of Arizona traveling under orders,  who knowingly accepts or uses a pass or purchases transportation from a common carrier,  other than as such transportation may be purchased by the general public,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-446 - Acts based on written opinions; immunity

38-446.
Acts based on written opinions;  immunity
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary,  no public officer or employee is personally liable for acts done in his official capacity in good faith reliance on written opinions of the attorney general issued pursuant to section 41-193,  written opinions of a county attorney of the county,  written opinions of the city or town attorney of the city or town or written opinions of any authorized private attorney for any independent public retirement trust fund or system for which the officer or employee serves or is employed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-447 - Violation of prohibition against acquisition of certain interests by public officers; classification

38-447.
Violation of prohibition against acquisition of certain interests by public officers;  classification
An officer or person prohibited by the laws of this state from making or being interested in contracts,  or from becoming a vendor or purchaser at sales,  or from purchasing evidences of indebtedness,  who violates any provision of such laws,  is guilty of a class 5 felony,  and is forever disqualified from holding any office in this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-448 - State employees; access to internet pornography prohibited; cause for dismissal; definitions

38-448.
State employees;  access to internet pornography prohibited;  cause for dismissal;  definitions
A. Except to the extent required in conjunction with a bona fide,  agency approved research project or other agency approved undertaking,  an employee of an agency shall not knowingly use agency owned or agency leased computer equipment to access,  download,  print or store any information infrastructure files or services that depict nudity,  sexual activity,  sexual excitement or ultimate sexual acts as defined in section 13-3501. Agency heads shall give,  in writing,  any agency approvals. Agency approvals are available for public inspection pursuant to section 39-121.
B. An employee who violates this section may be subject to discipline or dismissal.
C. All agencies shall immediately furnish their current employees with copies of this section. All agencies shall furnish all new employees with copies of this section at the time of authorizing an employee to use an agency computer.
D. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Agency"  means:
(a) All offices,  agencies,  departments,  boards,  councils or commissions of this state.
(b) All state universities.
(c) All community college districts.
(d) All legislative agencies.
(e) All departments or agencies of the state supreme court or the court of appeals.
2. " Information infrastructure"  means telecommunications,  cable and computer networks and includes the internet,  the world wide web,  usenet,  bulletin board systems,  on-line systems and telephone networks.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees › § 38-449 - Display of POW/MIA flag

38-449.
Display of POW/MIA flag
A. The POW/MIA flag shall be displayed on or in front of the locations prescribed in subsection B of this section on any day when the United States flag is displayed.
B. The locations for the display of the POW/MIA flag pursuant to subsection A of this section are the following:
1. The state capitol building.
2. The building that serves as the location of the superior court in a county.
3. The building that serves as the city or town hall of each incorporated city or town.
4. The building that serves as the main administrative building of each county.
C. The POW/MIA flag may be displayed on or in front of the following locations on any day when the United States flag is displayed:
1. The building that serves as the location of the municipal court in a city or town.
2. The building that serves as the location of the justice court.
3. The building that serves as the regional justice court center.
D. Notwithstanding any other law,  when displayed with the United States flag on a single staff the POW/MIA flag shall be displayed below the Arizona state flag. When flags are displayed on multiple staffs the Arizona flag shall always be displayed to the honor of the United States flag.