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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2706 (2026)

Limitation on defenses

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A. It is no defense to a prosecution under this chapter that:

1. The statement was inadmissible under the rules of evidence; or

2. The oath or affirmation was taken or administered in an irregular manner; or

3. The defendant mistakenly believed the false statement to be immaterial.

B. The provisions of law which declare that evidence obtained upon examination of a person as a witness cannot be received against him in a criminal proceeding do not forbid giving such evidence against the person upon any proceedings founded upon a charge of perjury committed in such examination.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1994–1994 · leading case: State v. Fodor, 880 P.2d 662 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1994).
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State v. Fodor, 880 P.2d 662 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “A.R.S. § 13-2706(A)(3) (1989). In the grand jury context, the test for materiality is whether “the false testimony has the natural effect or tendency to impede, influence or dissuade the grand jury from pursuing its investigation.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2706(A)(3) — 1 case
State v. Fodor, 880 P.2d 662 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1994). “A.R.S. § 13-2706(A)(3) (1989). In the grand jury context, the test for materiality is whether “the false testimony has the natural effect or tendency to impede, influence or dissuade the grand jury from pursuing its investigation.”
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