Arizona legal term
Forcible sexual assault in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Forcible sexual assault” 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 “Forcible sexual assault” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Forcible sexual assault" means sexual assault pursuant to section 13-1406 that is committed without consent as defined in section 13-1401, paragraph 7, subdivision (a). 4. (A.R.S. § 13-501)
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