Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2804 — Tampering with 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. § 13-2804
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 tampering with a witness if the person knowingly communicates, directly or indirectly, with a witness in any official proceeding or a person he believes may be called as a witness to do any of the following:
1. Unlawfully withhold any testimony.
2. Testify falsely.
3. Absent himself from any official proceeding to which he has been legally summoned.
4. Evade a summons or subpoena.
B. Tampering with a witness is a class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is tampering with a witness a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Tampering with a witness is a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2804.
Which Arizona statute covers tampering with a witness?
Tampering with a witness is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2804 (Tampering with a witness; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.