Arizona legal term
Emergency in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Emergency” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Emergency” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Emergency" means a situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-2915)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Aiming a laser pointer at a peace officer or an occupied aircraft
- Disorderly conduct
- False reporting
- Unlawful operation of model or unmanned aircraft
- Aggravated harassment
- Ignition interlock devices
- Interference with emergency transmission on citizens' band radio frequency
- Interfering with a crime scene investigation
- Making a terrorist threat
- Unlawful solicitation of tort victims
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.