Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2412 — Refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained; 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. § 13-2412
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. It is unlawful for a person, after being advised that the person’s refusal to answer is unlawful, to fail or refuse to state the person's true full name on request of a peace officer who has lawfully detained the person based on reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing or is about to commit a crime. A person detained under this section shall state the person's true full name, but shall not be compelled to answer any other inquiry of a peace officer.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2412.
Which Arizona statute covers refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained?
Refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2412 (Refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained; classification).
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