Arizona § 31-164 - Inmate health insurance pools

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 31-164 — Inmate health insurance pools, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 31-164. Inmate health insurance pools

A. The board of supervisors of two or more counties or the board of directors of two or more county jail districts may enter into contracts or agreements pursuant to section 11-952.01 to jointly purchase insurance or to pool retention of their risks for inmate health care and to provide for the payment of claims made against any member of the pool on a cooperative or contract basis with one another or may jointly form a nonprofit corporation or enter into a trust agreement to carry out the provisions of this section on their behalf directly or by contract with a private party.

B. An inmate health insurance pool established pursuant to this section may only provide coverage for inmate health services.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 31-164

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 31-164 cover?

Section 31-164 ("Inmate health insurance pools") 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 § 31-164?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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