Arizona § 44-1973 - Conduct of hearing
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1973 — Conduct of hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-1973. Conduct of hearing
A. Any hearing under this article may be held before the commission, a member thereof, the director, or other authorized officer of the commission as the commission directs.
B. Conduct of the hearing shall be governed by this section, and by the rules of practice and procedure which may be adopted by the commission. Neither the commission nor any member thereof, nor the director, nor other authorized officer of the commission, shall be bound by the technical rules of evidence in the conduct of hearings under this article, and no informality in any proceeding, as in the manner of taking testimony, shall invalidate any order, decision, rule or regulation made, approved or confirmed by the commission.
C. A stenographic record of all proceedings and testimony shall be made of each hearing by a shorthand reporter appointed by the commission, and the record shall be reduced to writing and filed with the commission.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 44-1973
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1973 cover?
Section 44-1973 ("Conduct of hearing") 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 § 44-1973?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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