Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2403 — Refusing to aid a peace officer; 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. § 13-2403
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 refusing to aid a peace officer if, upon a reasonable command by a person reasonably known to be a peace officer, such person knowingly refuses or fails to aid such peace officer in:
1. Effectuating or securing an arrest; or
2. Preventing the commission by another of any offense.
B. A person who complies with this section by aiding a peace officer shall not be held liable to any person for damages resulting therefrom, provided such person acted reasonably under the circumstances known to him at the time.
C. Refusing to aid a peace officer is a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is refusing to aid a peace officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Refusing to aid a peace officer is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2403.
Which Arizona statute covers refusing to aid a peace officer?
Refusing to aid a peace officer is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2403 (Refusing to aid a peace officer; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.