Arizona Statutes
§ 12-865 — One year limitation on contempt proceeding; contempt proceeding no bar to criminal prosecution
Arizona § 12-865
JurisdictionArizona
Title 12Arizona Revised Statutes
Ch. 7SPECIAL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH THE STATE IS A PARTY
Art. 4Contempt of Court
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Bluebook
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 12-865 (2026).
Text
A.No proceeding for contempt shall be instituted against any person unless begun within one year from the date of the act complained of.
B.The proceeding for contempt or a satisfied judgment thereon shall not bar a criminal prosecution for the same act.
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