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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-903 (2026)

Calculation of periods of probation

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A. A period of probation commences on the day it is imposed or as designated by the court, and an extended period of probation commences on the day the original period lapses.

B. If a court determines that the defendant violated a condition of the defendant's probation but reinstates probation, the period between the date of the violation and the date of restoration of probation is not computed as part of the period of probation. If it is determined that the defendant is not a violator, there is no interruption of the period.

C. The running of the period of probation shall cease during the unauthorized absence of the defendant from the jurisdiction or from any required supervision and shall resume only upon the defendant's voluntary or involuntary return to the probation service.

D. The running of the period of probation shall cease during the period from the filing of the petition to revoke probation to the termination of revocation of probation proceedings, except that if a court determines that the defendant is not a violator, there is no interruption of the period of probation.

E. If probation is imposed on one who at the time is serving a sentence of imprisonment imposed on a different conviction, service of the sentence of imprisonment shall not satisfy the probation.

F. Time spent in custody under section 13-901, subsection F shall be credited to any sentence of imprisonment imposed upon revocation of probation.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 29 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 1979–2026 · leading case: State v. Bowsher, 242 P.3d 1055 (Ariz. 2010).
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State v. Bowsher, 242 P.3d 1055 (Ariz. 2010). · cites it 21× “¶ 17 Pakula , however, predated the Legislature’s 1978 overhaul of Arizona’s criminal code, including enactment of A.R.S. § 13-903. That case therefore provides no aid in interpreting the current statute.”
State v. Ball, 758 P.2d 653 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 8× “While it is true, as defendant argues, that a court must designate when a term of probation must begin, under § 13-903(A), we think it sufficient compliance for the court to state that probation begins when the defendant is released from prison.”
State v. Seip, 623 P.2d 845 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1980). · cites it 15× “Petitioner filed a Rule 32 Petition for Post Conviction Relief claiming: (1) that he is entitled to credit for all time spent in custody as a condition of probation pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-903(E), and that he is entitled to credit for all time spent in custody prior to the…”
State v. Reynolds, 823 P.2d 681 (Ariz. 1992). · cites it 3× “For example, A.R.S. § 13-903(F) states that “[tjime spent in custody under § 13-901, subsection F shall be credited to any sentence of imprisonment imposed upon revocation of probation.”
State v. Lewis, 233 P.3d 625 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 4× “See A.R.S. § 13-903(D) (2001) (running of period of probation ceases from filing of petition to revoke to termination of revocation proceedings if defendant is found in violation of probation).”
State v. Jones, 625 P.2d 967 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 8× “In addition, we hold that appellant, who was placed on probation for a crime committed prior to the effective date of the revised criminal code and whose probation was revoked after the effective date of the revised criminal code, had no right when sentenced to claim the time…”
Green v. Superior Court, Etc., 647 P.2d 166 (Ariz. 1982). · cites it 2× “For instance, A.R.S. § 13-903(C) provides: The running of the period of probation shall cease during the unauthorized absence of the defendant from the jurisdiction or from any required supervision and shall resume only upon the defendant’s voluntary or involuntary return to the…”
State v. Brodie, 618 P.2d 644 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1980). · cites it 4× “Appellant’s reliance on A.R.S. § 13-903(E) is also misplaced. The statute provides: Time spent in custody under § 13-901, subsection E shall be credited to any sentence of imprisonment imposed upon revocation of probation.”
Khristina Lyn Shifflette v. Hon. Marner, 534 P.3d 101 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 4× “¶11 Further, A.R.S. § 13-903(A) allows a period of probation to begin either “on the day it is imposed or as designated by the court,” thereby allowing a court to set a term of probation to begin after the date of sentencing.”
State v. Brooks, 777 P.2d 675 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1989). · cites it 4× “The problem with this argument is that the defendant’s probation did not expire as the result of the passage of time—which is all that A.”
State v. Chavez, 834 P.2d 825 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 4× “A.R.S. § 13-903(F) (1989), applicable here, provides: Time spent in custody under § 13-901, subsection F shall be credited to any sentence of imprisonment imposed upon revocation of probation.”
State v. Snider, 835 P.2d 495 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 3× “section 13-903(D) (1989) is dispositive: The running of the period of probation shall cease during the period from the filing of the petition to revoke probation to the termination of revocation of probation proceedings, except that if a court determines that the defendant is…”
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— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-903(A) — 3 cases
State v. Bowsher, 242 P.3d 1055 (Ariz. 2010). “¶ 17 Pakula , however, predated the Legislature’s 1978 overhaul of Arizona’s criminal code, including enactment of A.R.S. § 13-903. That case therefore provides no aid in interpreting the current statute.”
Khristina Lyn Shifflette v. Hon. Marner, 534 P.3d 101 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2023). “¶11 Further, A.R.S. § 13-903(A) allows a period of probation to begin either “on the day it is imposed or as designated by the court,” thereby allowing a court to set a term of probation to begin after the date of sentencing.”
State v. Ball, 758 P.2d 653 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1988). “While it is true, as defendant argues, that a court must designate when a term of probation must begin, under § 13-903(A), we think it sufficient compliance for the court to state that probation begins when the defendant is released from prison.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-903(B) — 1 case
State v. Bowens (Ariz. Ct. App. 2022).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-903(C) — 3 cases
Green v. Superior Court, Etc., 647 P.2d 166 (Ariz. 1982). “For instance, A.R.S. § 13-903(C) provides: The running of the period of probation shall cease during the unauthorized absence of the defendant from the jurisdiction or from any required supervision and shall resume only upon the defendant’s voluntary or involuntary return to the…”
State v. Adler, 931 P.2d 1082 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1996).
State v. Steed (Ariz. Ct. App. 2019).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-903(D) — 8 cases
State v. Lewis, 233 P.3d 625 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2010). “See A.R.S. § 13-903(D) (2001) (running of period of probation ceases from filing of petition to revoke to termination of revocation proceedings if defendant is found in violation of probation).”
State v. Brooks, 777 P.2d 675 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1989). “The problem with this argument is that the defendant’s probation did not expire as the result of the passage of time—which is all that A.”
State v. Ball, 758 P.2d 653 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1988). “While it is true, as defendant argues, that a court must designate when a term of probation must begin, under § 13-903(A), we think it sufficient compliance for the court to state that probation begins when the defendant is released from prison.”
State v. Botkin, 200 P.3d 323 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2009).
State v. Botkin, 209 P.3d 137 (Ariz. 2009).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-903(E) — 8 cases
State v. Seip, 623 P.2d 845 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1980). “Petitioner filed a Rule 32 Petition for Post Conviction Relief claiming: (1) that he is entitled to credit for all time spent in custody as a condition of probation pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-903(E), and that he is entitled to credit for all time spent in custody prior to the…”
State v. Jones, 625 P.2d 967 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1981). “In addition, we hold that appellant, who was placed on probation for a crime committed prior to the effective date of the revised criminal code and whose probation was revoked after the effective date of the revised criminal code, had no right when sentenced to claim the time…”
State v. Ball, 758 P.2d 653 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1988). “While it is true, as defendant argues, that a court must designate when a term of probation must begin, under § 13-903(A), we think it sufficient compliance for the court to state that probation begins when the defendant is released from prison.”
State v. Bowsher, 242 P.3d 1055 (Ariz. 2010). “¶ 17 Pakula , however, predated the Legislature’s 1978 overhaul of Arizona’s criminal code, including enactment of A.R.S. § 13-903. That case therefore provides no aid in interpreting the current statute.”
State v. Brodie, 618 P.2d 644 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1980). “Appellant’s reliance on A.R.S. § 13-903(E) is also misplaced. The statute provides: Time spent in custody under § 13-901, subsection E shall be credited to any sentence of imprisonment imposed upon revocation of probation.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-903(F) — 9 cases
State v. Reynolds, 823 P.2d 681 (Ariz. 1992). “For example, A.R.S. § 13-903(F) states that “[tjime spent in custody under § 13-901, subsection F shall be credited to any sentence of imprisonment imposed upon revocation of probation.”
State v. Chavez, 834 P.2d 825 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1992). “A.R.S. § 13-903(F) (1989), applicable here, provides: Time spent in custody under § 13-901, subsection F shall be credited to any sentence of imprisonment imposed upon revocation of probation.”
State v. Snider, 835 P.2d 495 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1992). “section 13-903(D) (1989) is dispositive: The running of the period of probation shall cease during the period from the filing of the petition to revoke probation to the termination of revocation of probation proceedings, except that if a court determines that the defendant is…”
State v. Schumann, 845 P.2d 1137 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1993).
Khristina Lyn Shifflette v. Hon. Marner, 534 P.3d 101 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2023). “¶11 Further, A.R.S. § 13-903(A) allows a period of probation to begin either “on the day it is imposed or as designated by the court,” thereby allowing a court to set a term of probation to begin after the date of sentencing.”
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