A.R.S. § 13-2810: Interfering with Judicial Proceedings
Interfering with judicial proceedings; classification
What does A.R.S. § 13-2810 say about interfering with judicial proceedings?
In Arizona, interfering with judicial proceedings is a class 1 misdemeanor, committed by knowingly disrupting court, disobeying a court order, refusing to be sworn as a witness, publishing a false or grossly inaccurate report of a proceeding, or refusing or failing to serve as a juror without a legal excuse.
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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.
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