Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2809 — Tampering with physical evidence; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 28: Interference with Judicial and Other Proceedings, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2809
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 physical evidence if, with intent that it be used, introduced, rejected or unavailable in an official proceeding which is then pending or which such person knows is about to be instituted, such person:
1. Destroys, mutilates, alters, conceals or removes physical evidence with the intent to impair its verity or availability; or
2. Knowingly makes, produces or offers any false physical evidence; or
3. Prevents the production of physical evidence by an act of force, intimidation or deception against any person.
B. Inadmissibility of the evidence in question is not a defense.
C. Tampering with physical evidence is a class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is tampering with physical evidence a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Tampering with physical evidence is a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2809.
Which Arizona statute covers tampering with physical evidence?
Tampering with physical evidence is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2809 (Tampering with physical evidence; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.