Arizona § 11-586 - Provision for deputies, assistants and employees
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-586 — Provision for deputies, assistants and employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-586. Provision for deputies, assistants and employees
A. The public defender, with the consent and at salaries fixed by the board of supervisors, may appoint those full-time and part-time deputies, and hire stenographers and assistants necessary to conduct the affairs of their respective offices. The appointments shall be in writing.
B. Deputies shall hold office at the pleasure of the officer appointing them and the board of supervisors.
C. Wherever possible, part-time deputies shall be appointed at minimal salaries to supplement the regular staff of the office of the public defender. When these deputies are appointed, the public defender shall make every effort, which does not interfere with the faithful performance of his duties, to acquaint them fully with all phases of the activities of his office.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 11-586
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-586 cover?
Section 11-586 ("Provision for deputies, assistants and employees") 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.
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