There Is a Newer Version
of
the Arizona Revised Statutes
2011 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 13 Criminal Code
13-3801 Preventing offenses; aiding officer
Universal Citation:
AZ Rev Stat § 13-3801 (1996 through 1st Reg Sess 50th Legis)
Learn more
This media-neutral citation is based
on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not
necessarily the official citation.
13-3801. Preventing offenses; aiding officer
A. Public offenses may be prevented by intervention of peace officers as follows:
1. By requiring security to keep the peace.
2. Forming a police detail in cities and towns and requiring their attendance in exposed places.
3. Suppressing riots.
B. When peace officers are authorized to act in preventing public offenses, other persons, who, by their command, act in their aid, are justified in so doing.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Arizona may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.