A justice of the peace who receives a fine or forfeiture and knowingly fails or refuses to pay or disburse it according to law within thirty days after the receipt thereof, is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 4 monthsup to $750
For details, see § 13-707

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