Arizona § 12-2029 - Disobedience of writ; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2029 — Disobedience of writ; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2029. Disobedience of writ; classification
A. If a person upon whom the peremptory writ of mandate has been personally served, without just excuse, knowingly fails or refuses to obey the writ, such person is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor and the court may make any orders necessary and proper for complete enforcement of the writ.
B. If a fine is imposed upon an officer who draws a salary from the state or a county, a certified copy of the order shall be forwarded to the department of administration or board of supervisors as the case may be, and the amount of the fine shall be retained from the salary of such officer.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2029 cover?
Section 12-2029 ("Disobedience of writ; 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.
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