Arizona § 13-3920 - Retention of property
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3920 — Retention of property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-3920. Retention of property
A. All property seized on a warrant shall be retained in the custody of the seizing officer or agency that the officer represents, subject to the order of the court in which the warrant was issued, or any other court in which the property is sought to be used as evidence.
B. Notwithstanding section 13-3922, all property seized by a law enforcement agency in this state at any time must be returned to the owner, if known, within ten business days after the property's seizure unless any of the following applies:
1. The owner has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense subject to forfeiture.
2. The property is sought to be used as evidence.
3. It is illegal for the owner to possess the property.
4. The property was seized for forfeiture, in which case the property may be returned as prescribed by chapter 39 of this title.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3920
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3920 cover?
Section 13-3920 ("Retention of property") 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 § 13-3920?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3920" (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 § 13-3920 apply to my situation?
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