Arizona § 44-2033 - Burden of proof of exemptions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-2033 — Burden of proof of exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-2033. Burden of proof of exemptions
In any action, civil or criminal, when a defense is based upon any exemption provided for in this chapter, the burden of proving the existence of the exemption shall be upon the party raising the defense, and it shall not be necessary to negative the exemption in any petition, complaint, information or indictment, laid or brought in any proceeding under this chapter.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 44-2033
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-2033 cover?
Section 44-2033 ("Burden of proof of exemptions") 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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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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