Arizona § 28-4131 - Definition of evidence

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-4131 — Definition of evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28-4131. Definition of evidence

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires, "evidence" includes:

1. An original, a photocopy or a copy of a current and valid:

(a) Motor vehicle or automobile liability policy that meets the requirements of section 28-4009.

(b) Binder or certificate of motor vehicle or automobile liability insurance that meets the requirements of section 28-4009.

(c) Certificate of self-insurance issued by the department under article 1 of this chapter.

(d) Certificate of deposit that meets the requirements of section 28-4084.

(e) Motor vehicle insurance identification card issued by an authorized insurer or an authorized agent of the insurer for a motor vehicle or automobile liability policy that meets the requirements of section 28-4009.

(f) Certificate of insurance for a policy that meets the requirements of section 28-4033.

2. Designation of a motor vehicle as owned or leased by this state or any of its political subdivisions according to section 38-538.

3. A display on a wireless communication device of any item listed in paragraph 1 of this section.

 

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 28-4131 ("Definition of evidence") 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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