Statute of Limitations for False Arrest / False Imprisonment in Arizona

Overview

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In Arizona, claims tied to false arrest or false imprisonment generally fall under the state’s general statute of limitations (SOL) rules for civil actions. For most cases, the starting point for calculating the deadline is the date the alleged wrongful conduct occurred—commonly the date the person was arrested or confined.

DocketMath’s statute-of-limitations calculator helps you translate the Arizona deadline into a concrete “file-by” date. You’ll get the most reliable output when you enter the correct event date (the date of the arrest or confinement that you’re disputing) and any other relevant timing input your situation requires.

Limitation period

Arizona’s general SOL period for the relevant category of actions is 2 years. The governing provision is:

• General SOL period: 2 years
• General statute: **A.R.S. § 13-107(A)

That means that, using the general rule, a case must typically be filed within 2 years of the event date used to trigger the limitations clock.

How to think about the “trigger date”

While the exact trigger can depend on the details of your facts, you should generally treat the “clock start” as one of the following (depending on what fits your case best):

• Arrest date (if your claim centers on the arrest itself)
• Confinement date (if your claim centers on being held or restrained)
• Release date (sometimes used when confinement is the operative conduct)

Because the calculator can only compute from what you enter, pick the date that best matches the conduct you’re challenging.

What changes the output in DocketMath

DocketMath’s SOL calculator typically changes the results based on inputs such as:

• Event date (e.g., arrest/confinement date)
• Time zone or exact day handling (depending on how your date is entered)
• Any adjustment inputs you may select in the tool (for example, if you later learn your situation involves a tolling scenario)

If you enter an earlier date than the actual triggering event, the “file-by” date will move earlier; enter a later date and it moves later. That’s why confirming the factual timing matters before you rely on the output.

Practical filing-window checklist

Use this quick checklist before you run the calculation:

Key exceptions

The jurisdiction data you provided indicates no claim-type-specific sub-rule was found. So, the baseline treatment is the general 2-year SOL under A.R.S. § 13-107(A).

That said, real-world timelines can be affected by exceptions and adjustments, including situations where the limitations period is paused, delayed, or otherwise modified. Because your prompt did not supply specific tolling/exception rules for false arrest/false imprisonment beyond the general statute, the safest way to use this information is:

• Treat 2 years as the default.
• If your facts suggest a potential pause in time, confirm whether a statutory exception applies before relying on the calculated “file-by” date.

Common categories of exceptions across limitation regimes (not tailored here to a specific Arizona false arrest doctrine because no such rules were provided in your data) can include:

• Tolling based on status or disability
• Statutory tolling tied to specific circumstances
• Procedural events that affect when a claim is considered actionable
• Concealment or delayed discovery frameworks (where recognized)

To keep your workflow practical: run the calculator using the default trigger first, then adjust only if you verify a specific statutory exception applies to your situation.

Statute citation

• Arizona general SOL period: 2 years
• Citation: A.R.S. § 13-107(A)
  (General statute of limitations rule referenced in the provided jurisdiction data.)

External reference provided in your brief:
https://www.findlaw.com/state/arizona-law/arizona-criminal-statute-of-limitations-laws.html?utm_source=openai

Use the calculator

You can compute your Arizona deadline quickly using DocketMath’s statute-of-limitations tool: statute-of-limitations.

1. Go to /tools/statute-of-limitations
2. Enter the event date that best represents the start of the limitations period (commonly arrest/confinement date or another factually supported trigger).
3. Select Arizona (US-AZ) if the tool requires jurisdiction selection.
4. Confirm the statute basis used by the tool is the general 2-year SOL for the relevant category.
5. Review the output:

   • Calculated “file-by” date
   • Any intermediate calculation details shown by the tool (if available)

Inputs and how outputs change (quick examples)

Before using the output to manage deadlines, verify that your “event date” aligns with the conduct you’re contesting.

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