Arizona Laws 38-363. Withholding or destruction of records or property of office by former officer; classification
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A public officer whose office is abolished by law, or who, after expiration of the time for which he has been appointed or elected, or after he has resigned or been legally removed from office, knowingly and unlawfully withholds or detains from his successor, or other person entitled thereto, the records, papers, documents or other writings pertaining or belonging to his office, or who knowingly mutilates, destroys or takes away any thereof, or who knowingly and unlawfully withholds or detains from his successor, or other person entitled thereto, any money or property in his custody as such officer, is guilty of a class 4 felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 felony | up to 3 years | up to $150,000 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 38-363
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Property: includes both real and personal property. 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