§ 12-806 — Order of abatement; custody of building; fees for closing of premises and sale of movable property

Arizona § 12-806

• Jurisdiction: Arizona
• Title 12: Arizona Revised Statutes
• Ch. 7: SPECIAL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH THE STATE IS A PARTY
• Art. 1: Abatement of Bawdy Houses

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A. If the existence of the nuisance is established in an action as provided in this article, an order of abatement shall be entered as a part of the judgment in the action.

B. The order shall direct:

1. Removal from the building or place of all fixtures, musical instruments and movable property used in conducting, maintaining, aiding or abetting the nuisance.

2. Sale of such fixtures, musical instruments and movable property in the manner provided for sale of chattels under execution.

3. The effectual closing of the building or place to use for any purpose.

4. Keeping such building or place so closed for a period of one year unless released as provided in section 12-808.

C. While the order remains in effect as to closing and the provisions of section 12-808 are not availed of or complied with, the building or place shall be in custody of the court.

D. For removing and selling the movable property, the officer shall be entitled to charge and receive the same fees as for levying upon and selling like property on execution.

E. For closing the premises and keeping them closed, a reasonable sum shall be allowed by the court.