Arizona § 31-142 - Use of prisoners on public works
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 31-142 — Use of prisoners on public works, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-142. Use of prisoners on public works
A. The sheriff may, with the consent of the board of supervisors, require prisoners under his charge who are capable of hard labor to be employed on the public streets, highways or other public works where they will not compete with free labor in the county.
B. If a person is sentenced by a justice of the peace in a precinct having a branch or subcounty jail to imprisonment such person may be employed upon the highways or streets of the precinct in which the offense was committed with the approval of the sheriff.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 31-142
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 31-142 cover?
Section 31-142 ("Use of prisoners on public works") 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 § 31-142?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 31-142 apply to my situation?
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