Arizona § 23-1031 - Persons incarcerated; suspension of benefits
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-1031 — Persons incarcerated; suspension of benefits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-1031. Persons incarcerated; suspension of benefits
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, beginning on December 1, 1997, payment of compensation under this chapter shall be suspended during the period of time that the employee has either:
1. Been convicted of a crime and is incarcerated in any state, federal, county or city jail or correctional facility.
2. Been adjudicated delinquent and is incarcerated in any state, federal, county or city jail or correctional facility.
B. If any portion of an employee's payment of compensation under this chapter has been garnished to satisfy support obligations pursuant to title 25, chapter 5, article 1, the portion of the compensation that has been garnished shall be paid as provided in the court order.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 23-1031
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-1031 cover?
Section 23-1031 ("Persons incarcerated; suspension of benefits") 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.
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