Arizona § 13-4235 - Contents of petition
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4235 — Contents of petition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-4235. Contents of petition
The defendant shall include every ground known to the defendant for vacating, reducing, correcting or otherwise changing all judgments or sentences imposed and shall verify under oath that the petition contains all such grounds. Facts within the defendant's personal knowledge shall be noted separately from other allegations of fact and shall be under oath. Affidavits, records or other evidence currently available to the defendant supporting the allegations of the petition shall be attached to it. Legal citations and memoranda of points and authorities are required. Petitions which are incomplete shall be returned by the court to the defendant for completion. If the court does not receive the completed petition within thirty days after the defendant receives the incomplete petition, the court shall dismiss the proceeding with prejudice.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-4235
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4235 cover?
Section 13-4235 ("Contents of petition") 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 § 13-4235?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4235" (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 § 13-4235 apply to my situation?
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