Arizona § 11-171 - Petition for change of county seat
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-171 — Petition for change of county seat, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-171. Petition for change of county seat
When a petition, signed by qualified electors of a county equal in number to at least thirty-three and one-third per cent of all the votes cast within the county for governor in the last preceding general election, is filed with the board of supervisors praying for a change of the county seat, the board shall submit the question of such change to the qualified electors of the county at a special election to be held for that purpose, or at the next general election of county officers. The petition for the change shall be substantially in the form, and signed and verified as generally provided for initiative petitions.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 11-171
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-171 cover?
Section 11-171 ("Petition for change of county seat") 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 § 11-171?
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