Arizona criminal charge
Keeping or residing in house of prostitution in Arizona
Keeping or residing in house of prostitution is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3208. Its classification is not fixed: Arizona assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by A.R.S. § 13-3208.
What is the penalty for keeping or residing in house of prostitution in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Employment at a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise — A person knowingly is an employee at a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise.; definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(1)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Employment at a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise — A person knowingly is an employee at a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | 9 months to 24 months (Operating or maintaining a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise — A person knowingly operates or maintains a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise.; presumptive 1.5 years; mitigated 6 months / aggravated 2.5 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Operating or maintaining a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise — A person knowingly operates or maintains a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to current.
How is keeping or residing in house of prostitution classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment at a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise | Class 1 Misdemeanor | A person knowingly is an employee at a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise. | A.R.S. § 13-3208A |
| Operating or maintaining a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise | Class 5 Felony | A person knowingly operates or maintains a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise. | A.R.S. § 13-3208B |
Common questions about keeping or residing in house of prostitution in Arizona
Is keeping or residing in house of prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: keeping or residing in house of prostitution ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3208.
Employment at a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-3208A) · Operating or maintaining a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3208B)
What are the penalties for keeping or residing in house of prostitution in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers keeping or residing in house of prostitution?
Keeping or residing in house of prostitution is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3208 (Keeping or residing in house of prostitution; employment in prostitution; classification).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.