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A.R.S. § 13-2003 — Criminal possession of a forgery device; classification

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

Part of Chapter 20: Forgery and Related Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2003

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. § 13-2003Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits criminal possession of a forgery device if the person either: 1. Makes or possesses with knowledge of its character and with intent to commit fraud any plate, die, or other device, apparatus, equipment, software, access device, article, material, good, property or supply specifically designed or adapted for use in forging written instruments. 2. Makes or possesses any device, apparatus, equipment, software, access device, article, material, good, property or supply adaptable for use in forging written instruments with intent to use it or to aid or permit another to use it for purposes of forgery. B. Subsection A, paragraph 1 does not apply to peace officers or prosecutors in the performance of their duties. C. A violation of subsection A, paragraph 1 is a class 6 felony. A violation of subsection A, paragraph 2 is a class 5 felony.

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Is criminal possession of a forgery device a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: criminal possession of a forgery device ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2003.

Possession of specifically designed forgery device: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2003C) · Possession of adaptable forgery device: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2003C)

Which Arizona statute covers criminal possession of a forgery device?

Criminal possession of a forgery device is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2003 (Criminal possession of a forgery device; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.