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Home » US Law » 2022 Arizona Revised Statutes » Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings » Article 4 - Contempt of Court » § 12-865 – One year limitation on contempt proceeding; contempt proceeding no bar to criminal prosecution

12-865. One year limitation on contempt proceeding; contempt proceeding no bar to criminal prosecution

A. No proceeding for contempt shall be instituted against any person unless begun within one year from the date of the act complained of.

B. The proceeding for contempt or a satisfied judgment thereon shall not bar a criminal prosecution for the same act.