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A.R.S. § 13-2907.01 — False reporting to law enforcement agencies; 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. § 13-2907.01

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. § 13-2907.01Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly make to a law enforcement agency of either this state or a political subdivision of this state a false, fraudulent or unfounded report or statement or to knowingly misrepresent a fact for the purpose of interfering with the orderly operation of a law enforcement agency or misleading a peace officer. B. Violation of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor.

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Is false reporting to law enforcement agencies a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

False reporting to law enforcement agencies is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2907.01.

Which Arizona statute covers false reporting to law enforcement agencies?

False reporting to law enforcement agencies is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2907.01 (False reporting to law enforcement agencies; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.