A presiding officer of a municipal court who knowingly receives a fine or forfeiture and knowingly fails or refuses or neglects to pay or disburse it according to law within thirty days after receipt thereof, is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 4 monthsup to $750
For details, see § 13-707

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 22-407

  • municipal court: as used in this title includes city or town magistrates' courts and all other courts established by law in incorporated cities and towns. See Arizona Laws 22-401
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.