Arizona § 27-519 - Refusal to obey subpoena
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-519 — Refusal to obey subpoena, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-519. Refusal to obey subpoena
A. If a person fails or refuses to comply with a subpoena issued by the commissioner, or if a witness refuses to testify or answer to a matter regarding which he may be lawfully interrogated, the judge of the superior court of the county where such person resides, if a resident of the state, or the judge of the superior court of the county in which the land or any part thereof lies out of which the controversy arises, if the person is not a resident of the state, may, on application of the commissioner, issue an attachment for such person and compel him to comply with the subpoena and appear before the commissioner and produce such documents and give testimony upon such matters as required.
B. The court may punish for contempt as in case of disobedience of a subpoena issued by the court, or for refusal to testify.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 27-519
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-519 cover?
Section 27-519 ("Refusal to obey subpoena") 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 27-519?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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