Arizona § 13-3856 - Bail; in what cases; conditions of bond
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3856 — Bail; in what cases; conditions of bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-3856. Bail; in what cases; conditions of bond
Unless the offense with which the person is charged is an offense that is punishable by death or life imprisonment under the laws of the state in which it was committed, or the person is alleged to have escaped from jail or prison or violated the terms of release following conviction of a crime that is punishable in the state of conviction by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, a judge or magistrate in this state shall admit the person arrested to bail by bond or undertaking, with sufficient sureties, and in such sum as the court deems proper, conditioned on the person's appearance before the court at all times specified by the court, and for the person's surrender, upon the warrant of the governor of this state. This section does not prevent the immediate service of the governor's warrant that is issued pursuant to section 13-3847.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3856
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3856 cover?
Section 13-3856 ("Bail; in what cases; conditions of bond") 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 § 13-3856?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3856" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 13-3856 apply to my situation?
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