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A.R.S. § 13-1405 — Sexual conduct with a minor; classification

Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 14: Sexual Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1405

Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.

A.R.S. § 13-1405Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits sexual conduct with a minor by intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with any person who is under eighteen years of age. B. Sexual conduct with a minor who is twelve years of age or under and who suffers serious physical injury is a class 1 felony and is punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the state department of corrections for natural life as determined and in accordance with the procedures provided in section 13-752. A defendant who is sentenced to natural life is not eligible for commutation, parole, work furlough, work release or release from confinement on any basis. Sexual conduct with a minor who is under fifteen years of age is a class 2 felony and is punishable pursuant to section 13-705. Sexual conduct with a minor who is at least fifteen years of age is a class 6 felony. Sexual conduct with a minor who is at least fifteen years of age is a class 4 felony if the person is more than sixty months older than the victim and is older than twenty-one years of age at the time of the offense and, if placed on probation, the convicted person shall be sentenced to serve one year in jail. Sexual conduct with a minor who is at least fifteen years of age is a class 2 felony if the person is or was in a position of trust and the convicted person is not eligible for suspension of sentence, probation, pardon or release from confinement on any basis except as specifically authorized by section 31-233, subsection A or B until the sentence imposed has been served or commuted.

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Questions this section answers

Is sexual conduct with a minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: sexual conduct with a minor ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1405.

Sexual conduct with a minor under fifteen years of age: Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1405B) · Sexual conduct with a minor at least fifteen years of age: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1405B) · Sexual conduct with a minor at least fifteen — older offender age gap: Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1405B) · Sexual conduct with a minor at least fifteen — position of trust: Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1405B)

Which Arizona statute covers sexual conduct with a minor?

Sexual conduct with a minor is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1405 (Sexual conduct with a minor; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.