Arizona § 12-887 - Determination of claims; appeal
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-887 — Determination of claims; appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-887. Determination of claims; appeal
A. The department of revenue shall consider any claim filed under section 12-886 and may hold a hearing and receive evidence concerning it. If a hearing is held, the department of revenue shall prepare a finding and a decision in writing on each claim filed, stating the substance of any evidence heard by the department and the reasons for its decision. The decision is a public record.
B. If the claim is allowed, the department shall make payment immediately.
C. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the department of revenue or on whose claim the department has failed to act within ninety days after the filing of the claim may commence an action in the superior court to establish the claim. The proceeding shall be brought within ninety days after the decision of the department or within one hundred eighty days from the filing of the claim if the department fails to act.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-887
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-887 cover?
Section 12-887 ("Determination of claims; appeal") 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 § 12-887?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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