Arizona § 44-405 - Preservation of secrecy; definition
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-405 — Preservation of secrecy; definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-405. Preservation of secrecy; definition
A. In an action under this chapter or section 13-1802 or 13-2316.02 a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means.
B. For the purposes of this section, "reasonable means" includes granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in camera hearings, sealing the records of the action or ordering a person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 44-405
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-405 cover?
Section 44-405 ("Preservation of secrecy; definition") 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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