Arizona § 13-2810 - Interfering with judicial proceedings; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2810 — Interfering with judicial proceedings; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-2810. Interfering with judicial proceedings; classification
A. A person commits interfering with judicial proceedings if such person knowingly:
1. Engages in disorderly, disrespectful or insolent behavior during the session of a court which directly tends to interrupt its proceedings or impairs the respect due to its authority; or
2. Disobeys or resists the lawful order, process or other mandate of a court; or
3. Refuses to be sworn or affirmed as a witness in any court proceeding; or
4. Publishes a false or grossly inaccurate report of a court proceeding; or
5. Refuses to serve as a juror unless exempted by law; or
6. Fails inexcusably to attend a trial at which he has been chosen to serve as a juror.
B. Interfering with judicial proceedings is a class 1 misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-2810
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2810 cover?
Section 13-2810 ("Interfering with judicial proceedings; 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 13-2810?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 13-2810 apply to my situation?
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