Arizona Laws 38-234. Usurpation of office; classification
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A person who knowingly intrudes himself into a public office to which he has not been elected or appointed, or a person who, having been a public officer, knowingly exercises the functions of his office after his term has expired and a successor has been elected or appointed and has qualified, 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:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 38-234
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- public officer: means the incumbent of any office, member of any board or commission, or his deputy or assistant exercising the powers and duties of the officer, other than clerks or mere employees of the officer. See Arizona Laws 38-101