Arizona § 13-2403 - Refusing to aid a peace officer; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2403 — Refusing to aid a peace officer; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-2403. Refusing to aid a peace officer; classification
A. A person commits refusing to aid a peace officer if, upon a reasonable command by a person reasonably known to be a peace officer, such person knowingly refuses or fails to aid such peace officer in:
1. Effectuating or securing an arrest; or
2. Preventing the commission by another of any offense.
B. A person who complies with this section by aiding a peace officer shall not be held liable to any person for damages resulting therefrom, provided such person acted reasonably under the circumstances known to him at the time.
C. Refusing to aid a peace officer is a class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-2403
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2403 cover?
Section 13-2403 ("Refusing to aid a peace officer; 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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