Arizona § 39-103 - Size of public records; exemptions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 39-103 — Size of public records; exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-103. Size of public records; exemptions
A. All public records of this state or a political subdivision of this state created on paper, regardless of weight or composition, shall conform to standard letter size of eight and one-half inches by eleven inches, within standard paper manufacturing tolerances.
B. This section does not apply to public records smaller than eight and one-half inches by eleven inches, public records otherwise required by law to be of a different size, engineering drawings, architectural drawings, maps, computer generated printout, output from test measurement and diagnostic equipment, machine generated paper tapes and public records otherwise exempt by law. Additionally, records kept exclusively on photography, film, microfiche, digital imaging or other type of reproduction or electronic media as provided in section 41-151.16, subsection A are exempt from the size restrictions of this section. On written application the director of the Arizona state library, archives and public records may approve additional exemptions from this section if based on such application the director finds that the cost of producing a particular type of public record in accordance with subsection A of this section is so great as to not be in the best interests of this state.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 39-103
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 39-103 cover?
Section 39-103 ("Size of public records; exemptions") 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 § 39-103?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 39-103" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 39-103 apply to my situation?
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