§ 12-801 General definitions
§ 12-802 Abatement of certain nuisances
§ 12-803 Parties and scope of action
§ 12-804 Temporary injunction; affidavit and verified complaint
§ 12-805 Precedence of action; reputation of place as evidence; dismissal; substitution of plaintiffs; costs
§ 12-806 Order of abatement; custody of building; fees for closing of premises and sale of movable property
§ 12-807 Application of proceeds of sale; sale of building to make up deficiency
§ 12-808 Release of property; bond and conditions; exception
§ 12-809 Contempt fine as lien on premises; execution
§ 12-810 Violation as contempt; classification
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws > Title 12 > Chapter 7 > Article 1 - Abatement of Bawdy Houses

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Building: means and includes so much of any building or structure of any kind as is or may be entered through the same outside entrance. See Arizona Laws 12-801
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: means individuals, corporations, associations, partnerships, trustees, lessees, agents and assignees. See Arizona Laws 12-801
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.