Arizona § 38-234 - Usurpation of office; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-234 — Usurpation of office; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-234. Usurpation of office; classification
A person who knowingly intrudes himself into a public office to which he has not been elected or appointed, or a person who, having been a public officer, knowingly exercises the functions of his office after his term has expired and a successor has been elected or appointed and has qualified, is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 38-234
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-234 cover?
Section 38-234 ("Usurpation of office; classification") 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 § 38-234?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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