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A.R.S. § 13-2507: Failure to Appear (Felony)

Failure to appear in the first degree; classification

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What is failure to appear in the first degree in Arizona?

In Arizona, a person commits failure to appear in the first degree if they were legally required to appear in connection with a felony charge and knowingly fail to appear, regardless of how that charge is later resolved. Failure to appear in the first degree is a class 5 felony.

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13-2507. Failure to appear in the first degree; classification

A. A person commits failure to appear in the first degree if, having been required by law to appear in connection with any felony, such person knowingly fails to appear as required, regardless of the disposition of the charge requiring the appearance.

B. Failure to appear in the first degree is a class 5 felony.

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