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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2412 (2026)

Refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained; classification

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13-2412. Refusing to provide truthful name when lawfully detained; classification

A. It is unlawful for a person, after being advised that the person’s refusal to answer is unlawful, to fail or refuse to state the person's true full name on request of a peace officer who has lawfully detained the person based on reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing or is about to commit a crime.  A person detained under this section shall state the person's true full name, but shall not be compelled to answer any other inquiry of a peace officer.

B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 2015–2026 · leading case: United States v. Alfredo Landeros, 913 F.3d 862 (9th Cir. 2019).
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United States v. Alfredo Landeros, 913 F.3d 862 (9th Cir. 2019). · cites it 2× “§ 13-2412 (A) (“It is unlawful for a person, after being advised that the person’s refusal to answer is unlawful, to fail or refuse to state the person’s true full name on request of a peace officer who has lawfully detained the person based on reasonable suspicion that the…”
Mocek v. City of Albuquerque, 813 F.3d 912 (10th Cir. 2015). “See Ariz.Rev.Stat. Ann. § 13-2412; Ark. Code Ann.”
Wesbrock v. Ledford, 464 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (D. Ariz. 2020). · cites it 11× “19 Alternatively, the Glendale Defendants argue that because Plaintiff “acknowledges 20 that he refused to identify himself after being detained,” they had “probable cause to arrest 21 under A.R.S. § 13-2412(A).” (Doc. 18 at 11.) This argument also lacks merit, at least on 22…”
Mena v. Massie, No. 4:17-cv-00368 (D. Ariz. Aug. 17, 2021). · cites it 6× “16 Based on the Plaintiff’s response to the Defendants’ assertion of qualified immunity, 17 the Court held the issue was whether Officer Massie had reasonable suspicion for arresting 18 the Plaintiff for violating A.R.S. § 13-2412(A). The Court found “he did not,” based on the…”
Woodall v. Phoenix, City of, No. 2:21-cv-00962 (D. Ariz. Jan. 25, 2024). · cites it 5× “” A.R.S. § 13-2412 (emphasis added). 7 In the Fifth Amended Complaint it is not clear whether Plaintiff refused to provide 8 his name to the Police.”
Woodall v. Phoenix, City of, No. 2:21-cv-00962 (D. Ariz. Jan. 25, 2024). · cites it 5× “” A.R.S. § 13-2412 (emphasis added). 7 In the Fifth Amended Complaint it is not clear whether Plaintiff refused to provide 8 his name to the Police.”
State v. Price, No. 1 CA-CR 15-0489 (Ariz. Ct. App. Nov. 3, 2016). · cites it 4× “See Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2412 (A) (“It is unlawful for a person, after being advised that the person’s refusal to answer is unlawful, to fail or refuse to state the person’s true full name on request of a peace officer who has lawfully detained the person based on reasonable…”
State v. Fittz, No. 1 CA-CR 17-0322 (Ariz. Ct. App. July 26, 2018). · cites it 4× “”) § 13-2412, and for consuming liquor in a public place, see A.”
Woodall, No. 2:21-cv-00962 (D. Ariz. Apr. 9, 2026). · cites it 4× “2 Rather than arguing that Plaintiff’s plastic bag on the sidewalk constituted probable 3 cause for trespass, 3 Defendants merely claim that the Officer Defendants are entitled to 4 qualified immunity because they had probable cause to arrest Plaintiff for not providing 5 his…”
State v. Roman, No. 1 CA-CR 22-0041 (Ariz. Ct. App. Oct. 20, 2022). · cites it 2× “¶3 Officers searched Roman at the police station and found a plastic baggie of methamphetamine in his shirt pocket.”
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2412(A): 6 cases
Wesbrock v. Ledford, 464 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (D. Ariz. 2020). “19 Alternatively, the Glendale Defendants argue that because Plaintiff “acknowledges 20 that he refused to identify himself after being detained,” they had “probable cause to arrest 21 under A.R.S. § 13-2412(A).” (Doc. 18 at 11.) This argument also lacks merit, at least on 22…”
Mena v. Massie, No. 4:17-cv-00368 (D. Ariz. Aug. 17, 2021). “16 Based on the Plaintiff’s response to the Defendants’ assertion of qualified immunity, 17 the Court held the issue was whether Officer Massie had reasonable suspicion for arresting 18 the Plaintiff for violating A.R.S. § 13-2412(A). The Court found “he did not,” based on the…”
Woodall, No. 2:21-cv-00962 (D. Ariz. Apr. 9, 2026). “2 Rather than arguing that Plaintiff’s plastic bag on the sidewalk constituted probable 3 cause for trespass, 3 Defendants merely claim that the Officer Defendants are entitled to 4 qualified immunity because they had probable cause to arrest Plaintiff for not providing 5 his…”
State v. Price, No. 1 CA-CR 15-0489 (Ariz. Ct. App. Nov. 3, 2016). “See Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2412 (A) (“It is unlawful for a person, after being advised that the person’s refusal to answer is unlawful, to fail or refuse to state the person’s true full name on request of a peace officer who has lawfully detained the person based on reasonable…”
State v. Fittz, No. 1 CA-CR 17-0322 (Ariz. Ct. App. July 26, 2018). “”) § 13-2412, and for consuming liquor in a public place, see A.”
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