Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2803 — Receiving a bribe by a witness; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 28: Interference with Judicial and Other Proceedings, Arizona Revised Statutes.
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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2803
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 witness in an official proceeding or a person who believes he may be called as a witness commits receiving a bribe by a witness if such person knowingly solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit upon an agreement or understanding that:
1. His testimony will thereby be influenced; or
2. He will attempt to avoid legal process summoning him to testify; or
3. He will absent himself from any official proceeding to which he has been legally summoned.
B. Receiving a bribe by a witness is a class 5 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is receiving a bribe by a witness a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Receiving a bribe by a witness is a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2803.
Which Arizona statute covers receiving a bribe by a witness?
Receiving a bribe by a witness is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2803 (Receiving a bribe by a witness; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.