Arizona § 31-445 - Publication of reasons for granting a commutation, pardon, reprieve, stay or suspension of execution
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 31-445 — Publication of reasons for granting a commutation, pardon, reprieve, stay or suspension of execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-445. Publication of reasons for granting a commutation, pardon, reprieve, stay or suspension of execution
When the governor grants a commutation, pardon, reprieve or stay or suspends execution of sentence in a case where a sentence of death is imposed, he shall, within ten days after granting the commutation, pardon, reprieve or stay or suspension of execution, cause to be published in bold type, in a newspaper of general circulation, published in the county where the conviction was had, and shall file with the secretary of state for publication in the Arizona administrative register, a statement setting forth his reasons for granting the commutation, pardon, reprieve or for staying or suspending such execution. A further reprieve shall not be granted except upon the same procedure.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 31-445
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 31-445 cover?
Section 31-445 ("Publication of reasons for granting a commutation, pardon, reprieve, stay or suspension of execution") 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 § 31-445?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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