Arizona legal term
Sexual contact in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Sexual contact” 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 “Sexual contact” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Sexual contact" means any direct or indirect fondling or manipulating of any part of the genitals, anus or female breast. 10. (A.R.S. § 13-3211)
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