Arizona § 9-302 - Bonds of officers
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-302 — Bonds of officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-302. Bonds of officers
A. Unless bonded pursuant to the provisions of subsection B of this section, every officer of a city or town shall execute and file an official bond, enforceable against the principal and his sureties, conditioned on the due and faithful performance of his official duties, payable to the state and to and for the use and benefit of the municipality or any person who may be injured or aggrieved by the wrongful act or default of the officer in his official capacity. A person injured or aggrieved may bring suit on such bond under the provisions of section 38-260.
B. Any incorporated city or town may obtain and deliver to the city or town clerk a blanket bond conditioned on faithful performance of all such city's or town's officers payable to the municipality, except the treasurer or tax collector by whatever title known, who shall execute the official bond provided for in subsection A.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 9-302
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-302 cover?
Section 9-302 ("Bonds of officers") 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 § 9-302?
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