Arizona § 3-585 - Indemnification of council members
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-585 — Indemnification of council members, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-585. Indemnification of council members
Each member of the council is indemnified by the council against reasonable costs and expenses, including attorney fees, incurred by him in connection with any action, suit or proceedings to which he may be a party by reason of his being or having been a member of the council, except in relation to matters as to which he is adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding to have been acting in bad faith as a council member. The right of indemnification is in addition to other rights to which such member is entitled as a matter of law.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-585
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-585 cover?
Section 3-585 ("Indemnification of council members") 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 § 3-585?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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