Arizona legal term
Sexual intercourse in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Sexual intercourse” 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 intercourse” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Sexual intercourse" means penetration into the penis, vulva or anus by any part of the body or by any object or masturbatory contact with the penis or vulva. 5. (A.R.S. § 13-1401)
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