A.R.S. § 28-4835: Presumption of responsibility

The abandonment of a vehicle in a manner provided in this chapter is a presumption that the last registered owner of record is responsible for the abandonment and is subject to this chapter, unless either:

1. An affidavit has been filed that the vehicle was stolen pursuant to section 28-4844.

2. A stolen report has been accepted by a local law enforcement agency.

3. A report has been filed pursuant to section 28-2058.