A.R.S. § 26-121: Militia Composition
Composition of militia; persons exempt
Who makes up Arizona's militia?
In Arizona, the militia includes all able-bodied citizens aged eighteen to forty-five and residents of that age who have declared their intent to become U.S. citizens, with exemptions for certain people such as those exempt under other laws, those with serious mental illness, the totally blind, those convicted of infamous crimes, judges and court clerks, elected state and county officers, legislators, and clergy.
Full statute text
Official text last checked against azleg.gov:
26-121. Composition of militia; persons exempt
The militia of the state of Arizona consists of all able bodied citizens of the state between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years and all residents of the state between such ages who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States, except:
1. Persons exempted by the laws of the state or the United States.
2. Persons with a serious mental illness, totally blind persons and persons convicted of infamous crimes.
3. Judges and clerks of courts of record.
4. State and county civil officers holding office by election, and members of the legislature.
5. Members of the clergy.
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