Arizona § 31-122 - Receiving and keeping federal prisoners
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 31-122 — Receiving and keeping federal prisoners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-122. Receiving and keeping federal prisoners
A. The sheriff may receive and keep in the county jail any prisoner committed thereto by process or order issued under the authority of the United States until the prisoner is discharged according to law as if he had been committed under process issued under the authority of the state. Provisions shall be made by the United States for the support of such a prisoner.
B. A sheriff to whose custody a prisoner is so committed is answerable in the courts of the United States for the safekeeping of the prisoner, according to the laws thereof.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 31-122
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 31-122 cover?
Section 31-122 ("Receiving and keeping federal prisoners") 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 § 31-122?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 31-122 apply to my situation?
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