Arizona § 19-207 - Notice to officer; statement of defense
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 19-207 — Notice to officer; statement of defense, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-207. Notice to officer; statement of defense
Upon filing the petition as prescribed by section 19-208.03, subsection A, paragraph 1, the officer with whom it is filed shall within forty-eight hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays or other legal holidays, give written notice to the person against whom it is filed. The notice shall state that a recall petition has been filed, shall set forth the grounds thereof, and shall notify the person to whom it is addressed that the person has the right to prepare and have printed on the ballot a statement containing not more than two hundred words defending the person's official conduct. If the person fails to deliver the defensive statement to the officer giving notice within ten days thereafter, the right to have a statement printed on the ballot shall be considered waived.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 19-207
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 19-207 cover?
Section 19-207 ("Notice to officer; statement of defense") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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