Arizona § 12-2022 - Alternative or peremptory writ
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2022 — Alternative or peremptory writ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2022. Alternative or peremptory writ
A. A writ of mandamus may be either alternative or peremptory.
B. The alternative writ shall state generally the allegations of the complaint against the party to whom it is directed, and command such party, immediately after receipt of the writ, or at some other specified time, to do the act required to be performed, or to show cause before the court at a specified time and place why he has not done so.
C. The peremptory writ shall be in form similar to the alternative writ, except that the words requiring the party to show cause why he has not done as commanded shall be omitted.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-2022
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2022 cover?
Section 12-2022 ("Alternative or peremptory writ") 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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