Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-1408 — Adultery; classification; punishment; limitation on prosecution
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 14: Sexual Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1408
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. A married person who has sexual intercourse with another than his or her spouse, and an unmarried person who has sexual intercourse with a married person not his or her spouse, commits adultery and is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor. When the act is committed between parties only one of whom is married, both shall be punished.
B. No prosecution for adultery shall be commenced except upon complaint of the husband or wife.
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Questions this section answers
Is adultery a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Adultery is a Class 3 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1408.
Which Arizona statute covers adultery?
Adultery is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1408 (Adultery; classification; punishment; limitation on prosecution).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.