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Pattern of racketeering activity in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Pattern of racketeering activity” 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 “Pattern of racketeering activity” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Pattern of racketeering activity" means either: (a) At least two acts of racketeering as defined in section 13-2301, subsection D, paragraph 4, subdivision (b), item (iv), (v), (vi), (vii), (viii), (ix), (x), (xiii), (xv), (xvi), (xvii), (xviii), (xix), (xx), (xxiv) or (xxvi) that meet the following requirements: (i) The last act of racketeering activity that is alleged as the basis of the claim occurred within five years of a prior act of racketeering. (A.R.S. § 13-2314.04)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.