Arizona § 13-4147 - Avoidance of command of writ; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4147 — Avoidance of command of writ; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-4147. Avoidance of command of writ; classification
A person having in his custody, or under his restraint or power, any person for whom a writ of habeas corpus has been issued, who, with intent to elude the service of such writ, or to avoid the effect thereof, transfers such person to the custody of another, or places him under the power or control of another, or conceals or changes the place of his confinement or restraint or removes him without the jurisdiction of the court or judge issuing the writ, is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-4147
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4147 cover?
Section 13-4147 ("Avoidance of command of writ; 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 § 13-4147?
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