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A.R.S. § 13-2905 — Loitering; 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. § 13-2905

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. § 13-2905Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits loitering if such person intentionally: 1. Is present in a public place and in an offensive manner or in a manner likely to disturb the public peace solicits another person to engage in any sexual offense. 2. Is present in a transportation facility and after a reasonable request to cease or unless specifically authorized to do so solicits or engages in any business, trade or commercial transactions involving the sale of merchandise or services. 3. Is present in a public place, unless specifically authorized by law, to gamble with any cards, dice or other similar gambling devices. 4. Is present in or about a school, college or university building or grounds after a reasonable request to leave and either does not have any reason or relationship involving custody of or responsibility for a pupil or student or any other specific legitimate reason for being there or does not have written permission to be there from anyone authorized to grant permission. 5. Except as provided in section 13-3969, subsection A, solicits bail bond business inside a court building or immediately around or near the entrance of a county or city jail. For the purposes of this paragraph, "solicit" includes handing out business cards or any printed material or displaying any electronic devices related to bail bonds, verbally asking a person if the person needs a bail bond and recruiting another person to solicit bail bond business. B. Loitering under subsection A, paragraph 4 is a class 1 misdemeanor. Loitering under subsection A, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 is a class 3 misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

Is loitering a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: loitering ranges from a Class 3 Misdemeanor to a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2905.

Loitering to solicit sexual offense: Class 3 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2905B) · Loitering to solicit business in transportation facility: Class 3 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2905B) · Loitering to gamble: Class 3 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2905B) · Loitering at school or university: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2905B) · Loitering to solicit bail bond business: Class 3 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2905B)

Which Arizona statute covers loitering?

Loitering is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2905 (Loitering; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.