Arizona § 38-381 - Declaration of policy
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-381 — Declaration of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-381. Declaration of policy
The legislature declares:
1. That recent technological developments make possible an enemy attack of unprecedented destructiveness, which may result in the death or inability to act of a large proportion of the elected officials of the government of the state and the political subdivisions thereof.
2. That to conform, in time of attack, to existing legal requirements as to filling of vacancies would be impractical, would admit of undue delay, and would jeopardize continuity of civil government.
3. That it is, therefore, necessary to adopt special provisions as provided in this article for continuity of all echelons of civil government in the state of Arizona.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 38-381
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-381 cover?
Section 38-381 ("Declaration of policy") 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 § 38-381?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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