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A.R.S. § 13-2704 — Unsworn falsification; classification

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

Part of Chapter 27: Perjury and Related Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2704

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. § 13-2704Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits unsworn falsification by knowingly: 1. Making any statement that he believes to be false, in regard to a material issue, to a public servant in connection with an application for any benefit, privilege or license. 2. Making any statement that he believes to be false in regard to a material issue to a public servant in connection with any official proceeding as defined in section 13-2801. B. Unsworn falsification pursuant to paragraph 1, subsection A, is a class 2 misdemeanor. Unsworn falsification pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 2 is a class 1 misdemeanor.

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Is unsworn falsification a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: unsworn falsification ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2704.

Unsworn falsification in connection with application for benefit, privilege or license: Class 2 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2704B) · Unsworn falsification in connection with official proceeding: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2704B)

Which Arizona statute covers unsworn falsification?

Unsworn falsification is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2704 (Unsworn falsification; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.