Arizona § 22-427 - Authority of city or town magistrate
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-427 — Authority of city or town magistrate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-427. Authority of city or town magistrate
Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary, a city or town magistrate may perform his duties as authorized by law without the corporate limits of the city or town of which he is the magistrate pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement authorized by title 11, chapter 7, article 3 or of the political subdivision in which a regional jail facility is located, provided that any such regional jail facility shall be created pursuant to a joint exercise of powers agreement authorized by title 11, chapter 7, article 3, in which the city or town is a participant.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 22-427
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 22-427 cover?
Section 22-427 ("Authority of city or town magistrate") 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 § 22-427?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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