Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 10-809 – Removal of directors by judicial proceeding

A. The court in the county where a corporation's known place of business or, if none in this state, its statutory agent is located may remove a director of the corporation from office in a proceeding commenced either by the corporation or by its shareholders holding at least ten per cent of the outstanding shares of any class if the court finds that both:
1. 1. The director engaged in fraudulent conduct or intentional criminal conduct with respect to the corporation.
2. 2. Removal is in the best interest of the corporation.
B. The court that removes a director may bar the director from reelection for a period prescribed by the court, but in no event may the period exceed five years.
C. If shareholders commence a proceeding under subsection A, they shall make the corporation a party defendant, unless the corporation elects to become a party plaintiff.