In all actions brought on behalf of the state, no debt shall be allowed against the state as a set-off unless it has been exhibited to the director of the department of administration and by him allowed or disallowed. A debt may be allowed as a set-off when it is proved to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant, at the time of trial, is in possession of vouchers which he could not produce to the department of administration, or that he was prevented from exhibiting the claim to the department of administration by absence from the state, sickness or unavoidable accident.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 35-188

  • Claim: means a demand against the state for payment for either:

    (a) Goods delivered or, in the case of highway construction, goods or facilities to be delivered by the federal government. See Arizona Laws 35-101

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.