Arizona § 12-2212 - Subpoena by public officer; contempt
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2212 — Subpoena by public officer; contempt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2212. Subpoena by public officer; contempt
A. When a public officer is authorized by law to take evidence, he may issue subpoenas, compel attendance of witnesses and production of documentary evidence, administer oaths to witnesses, and cause depositions to be taken, in like manner as in civil actions in the superior court.
B. If a witness fails to appear at the time and place designated in the subpoena, or fails to answer questions relating to the matter about which the officer is authorized to take testimony, or fails to produce a document, the officer may, by affidavit setting forth the facts, apply to the superior court of the county where the hearing is held, and the court shall thereupon proceed as though such failure had occurred in an action pending before it.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-2212
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2212 cover?
Section 12-2212 ("Subpoena by public officer; contempt") 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 § 12-2212?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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