Arizona § 13-3613 - Contributing to delinquency and dependency; classification; procedure
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3613 — Contributing to delinquency and dependency; classification; procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-3613. Contributing to delinquency and dependency; classification; procedure
A. A person who by any act, causes, encourages or contributes to the dependency or delinquency of a child, as defined by section 13-3612, or who for any cause is responsible therefor is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
B. The procedure and prosecution shall be the same as in other criminal cases.
C. When the charge concerns the dependency of a child or children, the offense for convenience may be termed contributory dependency, and when the charge concerns the delinquency of a child or children, the offense for convenience may be termed contributory delinquency.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3613
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3613 cover?
Section 13-3613 ("Contributing to delinquency and dependency; classification; procedure") 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 § 13-3613?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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