Arizona § 26-1043 - Statute of limitations
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1043 — Statute of limitations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1043. Statute of limitations
A. Except as otherwise provided in this article, a person charged with an offense is not liable to be tried by court-martial or punished under section 26-1015 if the offense was committed more than two years before the receipt of sworn charges and specifications by an officer exercising summary court-martial jurisdiction over the command or before the imposition of punishment under section 26-1015.
B. Periods in which the accused was absent from territory in which the state has the authority to apprehend him, was in the custody of civil authorities or was in the hands of the enemy shall be excluded in computing the period of limitation prescribed in this section.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 26-1043
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1043 cover?
Section 26-1043 ("Statute of limitations") 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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