Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2908 — Criminal nuisance; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 29: Offenses Against Public Order, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2908
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 criminal nuisance:
1. If, by conduct either unlawful in itself or unreasonable under the circumstances, such person recklessly creates or maintains a condition which endangers the safety or health of others.
2. By knowingly conducting or maintaining any premises, place or resort where persons gather for purposes of engaging in unlawful conduct.
B. Criminal nuisance is a class 3 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is criminal nuisance a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Criminal nuisance is a Class 3 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2908.
Which Arizona statute covers criminal nuisance?
Criminal nuisance is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2908 (Criminal nuisance; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.