Arizona statute

A.R.S. § 13-802 — Fines for misdemeanors

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

Part of Chapter 8: Restitution and Fines, Arizona Revised Statutes.

Full text of A.R.S. § 13-802

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. § 13-802Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

A. A sentence to pay a fine for a class 1 misdemeanor shall be a sentence to pay an amount, fixed by the court, not more than two thousand five hundred dollars. B. A sentence to pay a fine for a class 2 misdemeanor shall be a sentence to pay an amount, fixed by the court, not more than seven hundred fifty dollars. C. A sentence to pay a fine for a class 3 misdemeanor shall be a sentence to pay an amount, fixed by the court, not more than five hundred dollars. D. A sentence to pay a fine for a petty offense shall be a sentence to pay an amount, fixed by the court, of not more than three hundred dollars. E. A judgment that the defendant shall pay a fine, with or without the alternative of imprisonment, shall constitute a lien in like manner as a judgment for money rendered in a civil action. F. This section does not apply to an enterprise.

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Questions this section answers

What are the penalties for aggressive solicitation in Arizona?

As a Petty Offense, aggressive solicitation carries a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-802.

What are the penalties for criminal liability of enterprises in Arizona?

As a Petty Offense, criminal liability of enterprises carries a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-802.

What are the penalties for designation of offenses in Arizona?

Penalties for designation of offenses in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Petty Offense up to a Class 5 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-702, A.R.S. § 13-707 and A.R.S. § 13-802; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for furnishing of tobacco product, vapor product or tobacco or shisha instruments or paraphernalia to underage person in Arizona?

As a Petty Offense, furnishing of tobacco product, vapor product or tobacco or shisha instruments or paraphernalia to underage person carries a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-802.

What are the penalties for sale of ticket in excess of regular price in Arizona?

As a Petty Offense, sale of ticket in excess of regular price carries a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-802.

What are the penalties for unlawful feeding of wildlife in Arizona?

As a Petty Offense, unlawful feeding of wildlife carries a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under A.R.S. § 13-802.

What are the penalties for unlawful use of an electronic communication device by a minor in Arizona?

Penalties for unlawful use of an electronic communication device by a minor in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Petty Offense up to a Class 2 Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-802 and A.R.S. § 13-707; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for violations in Arizona?

Penalties for violations in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Petty Offense up to a Class 1 Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-802 and A.R.S. § 13-707; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.