Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-785 (2026)

False statement, misrepresentation or nondisclosure of material fact to obtain benefits; classification

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Any person who knowingly makes a false statement or representation believing it to be false or who knowingly fails to disclose a material fact in order to obtain or increase a benefit or other payment under this chapter either for himself or for another person, or under an employment security law of another state, the federal government or a foreign government, is guilty of a class 6 felony. Each such false statement or representation or failure to disclose a material fact shall constitute a separate offense.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2000–2000 · leading case: Jardanowski v. Indus. Com'n of Arizona, 3 P.3d 1166 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000).

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Jardanowski v. Indus. Com'n of Arizona, 3 P.3d 1166 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 4× “Current A.R.S. § 23-785 allows suspension of benefits for as long as one year: Any person who knowingly makes a false statement or representation believing it to be false or who knowingly fails to disclose a material fact in order to obtain or increase a benefit or other payment…”

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