Arizona § 13-3871 - Authority of peace officers
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3871 — Authority of peace officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-3871. Authority of peace officers
The authority of a peace officer may extend in any of the following circumstances to any place within the state:
1. Where he has the prior consent of the chief of police, marshal, sheriff, or other department or agency head with peace officer jurisdiction, or his duly authorized representative, having the primary responsibility for law enforcement within the jurisdiction or territory.
2. Under any of the circumstances set forth in section 13-3883.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3871
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3871 cover?
Section 13-3871 ("Authority of peace officers") 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 § 13-3871?
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