Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 44-1527 (2026)

Failure to supply information or obey subpoena; hearing

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A. If any person fails or refuses to fully comply with a demand or any subpoena issued by the attorney general under sections 44-1524 or 44-1526, the attorney general may file a petition with the superior court and, after notice and hearing on the petition, request the following orders until the person complies with the demand or the subpoena:

1. Adjudging such person in contempt of court.

2. Granting injunctive relief, restraining the sale or advertisement of merchandise by such person which is the subject of the investigation.

3. Granting such other relief as the court may deem proper.

B. If the court determines that the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in any act, practice or transaction which is in violation of this article or order or assurance of discontinuance entered under this article, the court shall grant the appropriate relief.

C. If the attorney general determines that disclosure to the respondent of the evidence relied on to establish reasonable cause would not be in the best interests of the investigation, he may request and the court may examine the evidence in camera and thereafter make its determination.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1978–1983 · leading case: State Ex Rel. Corbin v. Pickrell, 667 P.2d 1304 (Ariz. 1983).
State Ex Rel. Corbin v. Pickrell, 667 P.2d 1304 (Ariz. 1983). · cites it 2× “” Respondents argue, however, that the language quoted above does not refer to the amendment of § 44-1533, but, rather, to amendments of § 44-1527 enacted in the same legislation.”
People Ex Rel. Babbitt v. Herndon, 581 P.2d 688 (Ariz. 1978). · cites it 4× “A.R.S. § 44-1527 states: “If any person fails or refuses to file any statement or report, or obey any subpoena issued by the attorney general, the attorney general may, after notice, apply to a superior court and, after hearing thereon, request the following order until the…”
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