Arizona § 13-1212 - Prisoner assault with bodily fluids; liability for costs; classification; definition
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§ 13-1212. Prisoner assault with bodily fluids; liability for costs; classification; definition
A. A prisoner commits prisoner assault with bodily fluids if the prisoner throws or projects any bodily fluid at or onto a correctional facility employee or private prison security officer who the prisoner knows or reasonably should know is an employee of a correctional facility or is a private prison security officer.
B. A prisoner who is convicted of a violation of this section is liable for any costs incurred by the correctional facility employee or private prison security officer, including costs incurred for medical expenses or cleaning uniforms.
C. The state department of corrections shall adopt rules for the payment of costs pursuant to subsection B. Monies in the prisoner's trust fund or retention account established by the correctional facility in which the prisoner is incarcerated may be used to pay the costs pursuant to subsection B.
D. A prisoner who violates this section is guilty of a class 6 felony and the sentence imposed for a violation of this section shall run consecutively to any sentence of imprisonment for which the prisoner was confined or to any term of community supervision, probation, parole, work furlough or other release from confinement.
E. For the purposes of this section, "bodily fluids" means saliva, blood, seminal fluid, urine or feces.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-1212
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1212 cover?
Section 13-1212 ("Prisoner assault with bodily fluids; liability for costs; classification; definition") 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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