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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2904 (2026)

Disorderly conduct; classification

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A. A person commits disorderly conduct if, with intent to disturb the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family or person, or with knowledge of doing so, such person:

1. Engages in fighting, violent or seriously disruptive behavior; or

2. Makes unreasonable noise; or

3. Uses abusive or offensive language or gestures to any person present in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation by such person; or

4. Makes any protracted commotion, utterance or display with the intent to prevent the transaction of the business of a lawful meeting, gathering or procession; or

5. Refuses to obey a lawful order to disperse issued to maintain public safety in dangerous proximity to a fire, a hazard or any other emergency; or

6. Recklessly handles, displays or discharges a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

B. Disorderly conduct under subsection A, paragraph 6 is a class 6 felony. Disorderly conduct under subsection A, paragraph 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is a class 1 misdemeanor.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 98 cases (25 in the last 5 years), 1980–2026 · leading case: In Re Julio L, 3 P.3d 383 (Ariz. 2000).
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In Re Julio L, 3 P.3d 383 (Ariz. 2000). · cites it 44× “¶ 4 The state filed a delinquency petition against Julio, alleging disorderly conduct in violation of A.R.S. § 13-2904(A), which provides in part: Disorderly conduct; classification.”
In Re John M., 36 P.3d 772 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 20× “¶ 6 The State filed a delinquency petition against John alleging that he had disturbed the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family, or person by using abusive or offensive language or gestures in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation, in violation of A.R.S.…”
State v. Angle, 720 P.2d 100 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 20× “A.R.S. § 13-2904(A)(6) provides: A person commits disorderly conduct if, with intent to disturb the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family or person, or with knowledge of doing so, such person: .”
In Re Paul M., 7 P.3d 131 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 16× “in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation." § 13-2904(A)(3).”
State v. Miranda, 10 P.3d 1213 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 13× “section 13-2904(A)(6) (Supp.1999) for intentionally or knowingly disturbing the peace and quiet of a neighborhood, family, or person by recklessly handling, displaying, or discharging a gun.”
State v. Garcia, 193 P.3d 798 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 6× “A.R.S. § 13-2904(A)(6) (2001). 3 ¶ 4 Because Garcia was convicted under § 13-2904(A)(6), he is guilty of a class 6 felony.”
In Re Julio L., 990 P.2d 683 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 26× “¶ 5 The state filed a petition against juvenile, alleging disorderly conduct pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-2904. An adjudication hearing was held on April 21, 1998.”
State v. Burdick, 104 P.3d 183 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 8× “This point was not crucial to the issue under consideration in either case and, in any event, does not support Burdick's argument that he can only be guilty of one offense.”
State Ex Rel. Baumert v. SUPERIOR COURT, ETC., 618 P.2d 1078 (Ariz. 1980). · cites it 6× “Barrett, was charged in the Municipal Court of the City of Phoenix with disorderly conduct, a class-1 misdemeanor, A.R.S. § 13-2904(A)(1). The penalty for a class-1 misdemeanor is six months imprisonment [A.”
State v. Cutright, 2 P.3d 657 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 6× “The statute, A.R.S. § 13-2904(A), requires only that a defendant commit certain acts with the intent to disturb the peace or quiet of a person.”
State v. Burdick, 125 P.3d 1039 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 4× “3d at 508 , pointed out that A.R.S. § 13-2904 actually requires that the defendant act with either the intent to disturb the peace of a person or knowledge of doing so.”
State v. Barr, 904 P.2d 1258 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 6× “Finally, while the defendant was accused in the present case of intentionally disturbing the peace and quiet of a Commission employee by making unreasonable noise, at no time did the state explain that his prior acts concerned the same conduct.”
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— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2904(5) — 1 case
Cobin v. Phoenix, City of (D. Ariz. 2020).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2904(6) — 1 case
State of Arizona v. Pamela Jacqueline Williams, 343 P.3d 470 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2015).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2904(A) — 18 cases
In Re Julio L, 3 P.3d 383 (Ariz. 2000). “¶ 4 The state filed a delinquency petition against Julio, alleging disorderly conduct in violation of A.R.S. § 13-2904(A), which provides in part: Disorderly conduct; classification.”
State v. Cutright, 2 P.3d 657 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1999). “The statute, A.R.S. § 13-2904(A), requires only that a defendant commit certain acts with the intent to disturb the peace or quiet of a person.”
State v. Chavez, 96 P.3d 1093 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2004).
Lewis v. Dirt Sports LLC, 259 F. Supp. 3d 1039 (D. Ariz. 2017).
State v. Flores, 682 P.2d 1136 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1984).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2904(A)(1) — 23 cases
In Re Julio L, 3 P.3d 383 (Ariz. 2000). “¶ 4 The state filed a delinquency petition against Julio, alleging disorderly conduct in violation of A.R.S. § 13-2904(A), which provides in part: Disorderly conduct; classification.”
In Re Paul M., 7 P.3d 131 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). “in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation." § 13-2904(A)(3).”
State Ex Rel. Baumert v. SUPERIOR COURT, ETC., 618 P.2d 1078 (Ariz. 1980). “Barrett, was charged in the Municipal Court of the City of Phoenix with disorderly conduct, a class-1 misdemeanor, A.R.S. § 13-2904(A)(1). The penalty for a class-1 misdemeanor is six months imprisonment [A.”
In Re Julio L., 990 P.2d 683 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). “¶ 5 The state filed a petition against juvenile, alleging disorderly conduct pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-2904. An adjudication hearing was held on April 21, 1998.”
Randon Miller v. City of Scottsdale, 88 F.4th 800 (9th Cir. 2023).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2904(A)(2) — 3 cases
State v. Barr, 904 P.2d 1258 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1995). “Finally, while the defendant was accused in the present case of intentionally disturbing the peace and quiet of a Commission employee by making unreasonable noise, at no time did the state explain that his prior acts concerned the same conduct.”
State v. Quarmby (Ariz. Ct. App. 2022).
State v. Krentiras (Ariz. Ct. App. 2014).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2904(A)(3) — 5 cases
In Re John M., 36 P.3d 772 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2001). “¶ 6 The State filed a delinquency petition against John alleging that he had disturbed the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family, or person by using abusive or offensive language or gestures in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation, in violation of A.R.S.…”
In Re Julio L, 3 P.3d 383 (Ariz. 2000). “¶ 4 The state filed a delinquency petition against Julio, alleging disorderly conduct in violation of A.R.S. § 13-2904(A), which provides in part: Disorderly conduct; classification.”
In Re Louise C., 3 P.3d 1004 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1999).
In Re Paul M., 7 P.3d 131 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). “in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation." § 13-2904(A)(3).”
State v. Pino (Ariz. Ct. App. 2014).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2904(A)(6) — 40 cases
State v. Angle, 720 P.2d 100 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). “A.R.S. § 13-2904(A)(6) provides: A person commits disorderly conduct if, with intent to disturb the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family or person, or with knowledge of doing so, such person: .”
State v. Miranda, 10 P.3d 1213 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). “section 13-2904(A)(6) (Supp.1999) for intentionally or knowingly disturbing the peace and quiet of a neighborhood, family, or person by recklessly handling, displaying, or discharging a gun.”
State v. Garcia, 193 P.3d 798 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008). “A.R.S. § 13-2904(A)(6) (2001). 3 ¶ 4 Because Garcia was convicted under § 13-2904(A)(6), he is guilty of a class 6 felony.”
State v. Angle, 720 P.2d 79 (Ariz. 1986).
State v. Paris-Sheldon, 154 P.3d 1046 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2007).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2904(A)(6)(1998) — 1 case
State v. Miranda, 10 P.3d 1213 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). “section 13-2904(A)(6) (Supp.1999) for intentionally or knowingly disturbing the peace and quiet of a neighborhood, family, or person by recklessly handling, displaying, or discharging a gun.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2904(B) — 6 cases
State v. Garcia, 193 P.3d 798 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008). “A.R.S. § 13-2904(A)(6) (2001). 3 ¶ 4 Because Garcia was convicted under § 13-2904(A)(6), he is guilty of a class 6 felony.”
State v. Ceasar, 383 P.3d 1140 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2016).
State v. Gulley, 382 P.3d 795 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2016).
United States v. Ibrahim Bare, 806 F.3d 1011 (9th Cir. 2015).
State of Arizona v. Donald William Gulley, 393 P.3d 929 (Ariz. 2017).
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