Arizona § 13-3503 - Seizure of obscene things; disposition
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3503 — Seizure of obscene things; disposition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-3503. Seizure of obscene things; disposition
An obscene or indecent writing, paper, book, picture, print or figure found in possession, or under control of a person arrested therefor, shall be delivered to the magistrate before whom the person arrested is required to be taken, and if the magistrate finds it is obscene or indecent, he shall deliver one copy to the county attorney of the county in which the accused is liable to prosecution, and at once destroy all other copies. The copy delivered to the county attorney shall be destroyed upon conviction of the accused.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3503
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3503 cover?
Section 13-3503 ("Seizure of obscene things; disposition") 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 § 13-3503?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 13-3503 apply to my situation?
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