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A.R.S. § 13-2903 — Riot; classification

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

Part of Chapter 29: Offenses Against Public Order, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2903

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. § 13-2903Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits riot if, with two or more other persons acting together, such person recklessly uses force or violence or threatens to use force or violence, if such threat is accompanied by immediate power of execution, which disturbs the public peace. B. Riot is a class 5 felony.

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Is riot a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

Riot is a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2903.

Which Arizona statute covers riot?

Riot is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2903 (Riot; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.