Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2810 — Interfering with judicial proceedings; 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. § 13-2810
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 interfering with judicial proceedings if such person knowingly:
1. Engages in disorderly, disrespectful or insolent behavior during the session of a court which directly tends to interrupt its proceedings or impairs the respect due to its authority; or
2. Disobeys or resists the lawful order, process or other mandate of a court; or
3. Refuses to be sworn or affirmed as a witness in any court proceeding; or
4. Publishes a false or grossly inaccurate report of a court proceeding; or
5. Refuses to serve as a juror unless exempted by law; or
6. Fails inexcusably to attend a trial at which he has been chosen to serve as a juror.
B. Interfering with judicial proceedings is a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is interfering with judicial proceedings a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Interfering with judicial proceedings is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2810.
Which Arizona statute covers interfering with judicial proceedings?
Interfering with judicial proceedings is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2810 (Interfering with judicial proceedings; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.