Arizona § 39-101 - Permanent public records; quality; storage; violation; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 39-101 — Permanent public records; quality; storage; violation; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-101. Permanent public records; quality; storage; violation; classification
A. Permanent public records of the state, a county, city or town, or other political subdivision of the state, shall be transcribed or kept on paper or other material which is of durable or permanent quality and which conforms to standards established by the director of the Arizona state library, archives and public records.
B. Permanent public records transcribed or kept as provided in subsection A shall be stored and maintained according to standards for the storage of permanent public records established by the director of the Arizona state library, archives and public records.
C. A public officer charged with transcribing or keeping such public records who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 39-101
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 39-101 cover?
Section 39-101 ("Permanent public records; quality; storage; violation; classification") 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 § 39-101?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 39-101 apply to my situation?
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