Arizona criminal charge
Duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors in Arizona
Duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3620. Its classification is not fixed: Arizona assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by A.R.S. § 13-3620.
What is the penalty for duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Failure to report - general violation — A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor unless the failure to report involves a reportable offense.; definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(1)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Failure to report - general violation — A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor unless the failure to report involves a reportable offense.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Failure to report - reportable offense — If the failure to report involves a reportable offense, the person is guilty of a class 6 felony.; presumptive 1 year; mitigated .33 years / aggravated 2 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges; a class 6 felony may be designated a class 1 misdemeanor under 13-604) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Failure to report - reportable offense — If the failure to report involves a reportable offense, the person is guilty of a class 6 felony.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to current.
How is duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to report - general violation | Class 1 Misdemeanor | A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor unless the failure to report involves a reportable offense. | A.R.S. § 13-3620Q |
| Failure to report - reportable offense | Class 6 Felony | If the failure to report involves a reportable offense, the person is guilty of a class 6 felony. | A.R.S. § 13-3620Q |
Common questions about duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors in Arizona
Is duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3620.
Failure to report - general violation: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-3620Q) · Failure to report - reportable offense: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3620Q)
What are the penalties for duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors in Arizona?
Penalties for duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 1 Misdemeanor up to a Class 6 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-707 and A.R.S. § 13-702; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors?
Duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3620 (Duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors; medical records; exception; violation; classification; definitions).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.