Arizona legal term
Building in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Building” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Building” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Building" means any part of a building or structure, including a room, space or enclosure, that may be entered through the same outside entrance. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-3421)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- False reporting
- Threatening or intimidating
- Unlawful transporting, moving, concealing, harboring or shielding of unlawful aliens
- Adult oriented businesses
- Aggravated assault
- Aggravated criminal damage
- Depositing explosives
- Discharging a firearm at a structure
- Loitering
- Misconduct involving explosives
- Presence at animal fight
- Presence at cockfight
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.