A. If any certificated teacher is charged by criminal complaint, information or indictment with any criminal offense which would be deemed cause for dismissal, the governing board may immediately place the teacher on compulsory leave of absence for a period of time extending for not more than ten days after the date of the entry of the judgment in the proceedings.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 15-549

  • Certificated teacher: means a person who holds a certificate from the state board of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a psychologist or an administrator who devotes at least fifty percent of the person's time to classroom teaching. See Arizona Laws 15-501
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Governing board: means the governing board of a school district or a county school superintendent in the case of accommodation schools located in such a county. See Arizona Laws 15-501
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

B. Any teacher placed upon compulsory leave of absence pursuant to this section shall continue to be paid regular salary during the period of compulsory leave of absence.

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