A. To accomplish the objectives and to carry out the duties prescribed in this article, the attorney general, in addition to other powers conferred upon him by this article, may:

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 44-1526

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Attorney general: means the attorney general of Arizona or the attorney general's authorized delegate. See Arizona Laws 44-1521
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: means any natural person or the person's legal representative, any partnership or domestic or foreign corporation, any company, trust, business entity or association or any agent, employee, salesman, partner, officer, director, member, stockholder, associate or trustee. See Arizona Laws 44-1521
  • Registered mail: includes certified mail. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

1. Issue subpoenas to any person.

2. Administer an oath or affirmation to any person.

3. Conduct hearings in aid of any investigation or inquiry.

4. Prescribe such forms and promulgate such procedural rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this article, which rules and regulations shall have the force of law. Such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this article.

B. The attorney general shall serve a demand or subpoena in accordance with one of the following:

1. Service within or without this state in the manner provided under applicable law or rules of procedure for the service of a summons and complaint in a civil action.

2. On a natural person by delivering the demand or subpoena or by mailing the demand or subpoena by registered mail to the person at his last known place of business, residence, or both, within or without this state.

3. On any person other than a natural person by delivering the demand or subpoena or by mailing the demand or subpoena by registered mail to the person authorized or permitted by law to receive service of a complaint and a summons in a civil action.

4. Service as the superior court may direct.

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