Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2402 — Obstructing governmental operations; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 24: Obstruction of Public Administration, Arizona Revised Statutes.
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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2402
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. A person commits obstructing governmental operations if, by using or threatening to use violence or physical force, such person knowingly obstructs, impairs or hinders:
1. The performance of a governmental function by a public servant acting under color of his official authority; or
2. The enforcement of the penal law or the preservation of the peace by a peace officer acting under color of his official authority.
B. This section does not apply to the obstruction, impairment or hinderance of the making of an arrest.
C. Obstructing governmental operations is a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is obstructing governmental operations a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Obstructing governmental operations is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2402.
Which Arizona statute covers obstructing governmental operations?
Obstructing governmental operations is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2402 (Obstructing governmental operations; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.