Arizona § 22-124 - Custody of records filed; purging; destruction
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-124 — Custody of records filed; purging; destruction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-124. Custody of records filed; purging; destruction
A. The justice of the peace shall maintain and dispose of all documents that are filed with the court pursuant to rules prescribed by the supreme court.
B. The justice of the peace or the justice's designee shall notify the director of the Arizona state library, archives and public records of records designated for destruction pursuant to court rules. The state library shall have the opportunity in a time prescribed by court rule to review and inspect these records. During this time period, the state library may remove any of these records for storage and retrieval.
C. Subsection B of this section does not apply if the director of the Arizona state library, archives and public records has previously approved the destruction of records.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 22-124
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-124 cover?
Section 22-124 ("Custody of records filed; purging; destruction") 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 § 22-124?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-124" (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 § 22-124 apply to my situation?
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