Arizona § 13-2003 - Criminal possession of a forgery device; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2003 — Criminal possession of a forgery device; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-2003. Criminal possession of a forgery device; classification
A. A person commits criminal possession of a forgery device if the person either:
1. Makes or possesses with knowledge of its character and with intent to commit fraud any plate, die, or other device, apparatus, equipment, software, access device, article, material, good, property or supply specifically designed or adapted for use in forging written instruments.
2. Makes or possesses any device, apparatus, equipment, software, access device, article, material, good, property or supply adaptable for use in forging written instruments with intent to use it or to aid or permit another to use it for purposes of forgery.
B. Subsection A, paragraph 1 does not apply to peace officers or prosecutors in the performance of their duties.
C. A violation of subsection A, paragraph 1 is a class 6 felony. A violation of subsection A, paragraph 2 is a class 5 felony.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-2003
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2003 cover?
Section 13-2003 ("Criminal possession of a forgery device; classification") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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