Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-1021.01 (2026)

Peace officers; fire fighters; employment status

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A. A peace officer or fire fighter as defined in section 1-215 who is injured or killed while traveling directly to or from work as a peace officer shall be considered in the course and scope of employment solely for the purposes of eligibility for workers' compensation benefits, provided that the peace officer or fire fighter is not engaged in criminal activity.

B. Nothing in this section shall create any liability on the part of the peace officer's or fire fighter's employer for any civil damages occurring through the peace officer's or fire fighter's negligent or intentional conduct while traveling to or from work as a peace officer.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2005–2006 · leading case: Espinoza v. Schulenburg, 129 P.3d 937 (Ariz. 2006).

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Espinoza v. Schulenburg, 129 P.3d 937 (Ariz. 2006). · cites it 6× “See A.R.S. § 23-1021.01(A) (Supp.2005); 4 1998 Ariz.”

Espinoza v. Schulenburg, 108 P.3d 936 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 2× “The Sehulenburgs assert that Espinoza’s receipt of workers’ compensation benefits establishes that she was acting in the course and scope of her employment when she was injured.”

— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-1021.01(A) — 2 cases

Espinoza v. Schulenburg, 129 P.3d 937 (Ariz. 2006). “See A.R.S. § 23-1021.01(A) (Supp.2005); 4 1998 Ariz.”

Espinoza v. Schulenburg, 108 P.3d 936 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2005). “The Sehulenburgs assert that Espinoza’s receipt of workers’ compensation benefits establishes that she was acting in the course and scope of her employment when she was injured.”

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