Arizona § 35-152 - Special masters; payment of fees and expenses
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 35-152 — Special masters; payment of fees and expenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-152. Special masters; payment of fees and expenses
A. An officer, employee or agent of this state shall not open and maintain an account for the purpose of paying fees and expenses that are incurred by a special master who is appointed by a federal court.
B. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, an officer, employee or agent of this state is not subject to personal liability for complying with subsection A.
C. An officer, employee or agent of this state shall not pay fees and expenses for special masters appointed by a federal court unless the legislature appropriates monies for the payment of the special master fees and expenses.
D. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the failure of the legislature to appropriate monies for the payment of fees and expenses for special masters appointed by a federal court does not subject an officer, employee or agent of this state to personal liability for the special master fees and expenses.
E. This section applies to all bills for fees and expenses for special masters appointed by a federal court that are submitted after the effective date of this section.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 35-152
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 35-152 cover?
Section 35-152 ("Special masters; payment of fees and expenses") 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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