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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-431.04 (2026)

Writ of mandamus

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Where the provisions of this article are not complied with, a court of competent jurisdiction may issue a writ of mandamus requiring that a meeting be open to the public.

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Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1978–2021 · leading case: State ex rel. Montgomery v. Mathis, 290 P.3d 1226 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2012).
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State ex rel. Montgomery v. Mathis, 290 P.3d 1226 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 4× “In contrast, under the OML, in addition to a writ of mandamus to require a meeting be open to the public (A.R.S. § 38-431.04), 18 a violation of the OML carries the following potential enforcement and penalty options: mandatory nullification of business transacted in violation…”
Rosenberg v. Arizona Bd. of Regents, 578 P.2d 168 (Ariz. 1978). “04, provides that if the provisions of the article are not complied with “a court of competent jurisdiction may issue a writ of mandamus requiring that a meeting be open to the public.” The Legislature used the word “may” in the statute.”
David Welch v. Cochise Bd. of Supervisors (Ariz. 2021). “See §§ 38-431.04 (“Where the provisions of this article are not complied with, a 15 DAVID WELCH V.”
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