Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-497 (2026)

Authority to procure liability insurance covering officers, agents and employees

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Cities and towns may expend public funds to procure liability insurance covering their officers, agents, and employees while employed in governmental or proprietary capacities.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1968–1968 · leading case: Patterson v. City of Phoenix, 436 P.2d 613 (Ariz. 1968).
Patterson v. City of Phoenix, 436 P.2d 613 (Ariz. 1968). · cites it 2× “§ 11-261 (Counties); A.R.S. § 9-497 (Cities and Towns). We conclude, therefore, that whatever fear a police officer might suffer *68 with regard to personal financial loss is certainly diminished where liability insurance exists.”
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