This bill proposes to amend Title 13, Chapter 25 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Section 13-2515, which establishes the offense of "unlawful alerting of another person to avoid arrest." Under the new law, a person would commit this offense if they knowingly communicate information to a specific individual with the intent to hinder, delay, or prevent that individual's lawful arrest by law enforcement. The bill classifies this offense as a class 1 misdemeanor and outlines specific exceptions where the law would not apply, such as communications made by attorneys providing legal advice or individuals responding to lawful requests from law enforcement.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to the offense, including "communicates," "imminent or ongoing effort to arrest," and "intentional signaling." It specifies that the Attorney General or the appropriate county attorney may prosecute violations of this section. The bill also includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. Overall, this legislation aims to clarify and enhance the legal framework surrounding the act of alerting individuals to avoid arrest.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2515
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-2515