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A.R.S. § 13-1203 — Assault; classification

Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 12: Assault and Related Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1203

Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.

A.R.S. § 13-1203Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits assault by: 1. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing any physical injury to another person; or 2. Intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; or 3. Knowingly touching another person with the intent to injure, insult or provoke such person. B. Assault committed intentionally or knowingly pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1 is a class 1 misdemeanor. Assault committed recklessly pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1 is a class 2 misdemeanor. Assault committed pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 2 or 3 is a class 3 misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

Is assault a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: assault ranges from a Class 3 Misdemeanor to a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1203.

Assault - intentional/knowing physical injury: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-1203B) · Assault - reckless physical injury: Class 2 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-1203B) · Assault - reasonable apprehension or provocative touching: Class 3 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-1203B)

Which Arizona statute covers assault?

Assault is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1203 (Assault; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.