HB 2102
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-fifth Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE: MAPS DP 15-0-0-0
HB 2102: survival of action; deceased sheriff
Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 14
Caucus & COW
Overview
Repeals statute stating that a cause of action against a county sheriff or his deputies survives the
sheriff's death.
History
Under current law, any cause of action against a sheriff or his deputies, for malfeasance,
misfeasance or nonfeasance, may be prosecuted against the personal representative of the
sheriff (A.R.S. § 11-452).
Statute defines personal representative as an executor of an estate or a person legally authorized
to perform substantially the same functions (A.R.S. §§ 14-7651, 14-9101, 14-13102).
Provisions
1. Deletes statute stating that cause of action against a sheriff or his deputies, for malfeasance,
misfeasance or nonfeasance, may be prosecuted against the personal representative of the
sheriff. (Sec. 1)
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