Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-3611 — Refusal or neglect to provide for spouse; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 36: Family Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.
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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-3611
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 married person, having sufficient ability to provide for his or her spouse's support or who is able to earn the means of such spouse's support, who knowingly fails or refuses to provide the spouse with necessary food, clothing, shelter or medical attendance, unless by such spouse's misconduct he or she was justified in so doing, is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is refusal or neglect to provide for spouse a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Refusal or neglect to provide for spouse is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3611.
Which Arizona statute covers refusal or neglect to provide for spouse?
Refusal or neglect to provide for spouse is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3611 (Refusal or neglect to provide for spouse; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.