If a defense in any civil or criminal action is based on any exemption provided for in this chapter, the burden of proving the existence of the exemption is on the party raising the defense, and it is not necessary to negate the exemption in any petition, complaint, information or indictment made or brought in any proceeding under this chapter.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 44-3293

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.
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