Arizona § 16-1020 - Signing of petitions; violation; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-1020 — Signing of petitions; violation; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-1020. Signing of petitions; violation; classification
A person knowingly signing any name other than his own to a nomination petition or a petition for formation, alteration or dissolution of a special district, except in a circumstance where he signs for a person, in the presence of and at the specific request of such person who is incapable of signing his own name because of physical infirmity, or knowingly signing his name more than once to a nomination petition or a petition for formation, alteration or dissolution of a special district, or who is not at the time of signing a qualified elector entitled to vote at the election initiated by the petition, is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 16-1020
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-1020 cover?
Section 16-1020 ("Signing of petitions; violation; classification") 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 § 16-1020?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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