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A.R.S. § 13-1410 — Molestation of a child; 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. § 13-1410

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. § 13-1410Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits molestation of a child by intentionally or knowingly engaging in or causing a person to engage in sexual contact, except sexual contact with the female breast, with a child who is under fifteen years of age. B. Molestation of a child is a class 2 felony that is punishable pursuant to section 13-705.

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Questions this section answers

Is molestation of a child a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

Molestation of a child is a Class 2 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1410.

Which Arizona statute covers molestation of a child?

Molestation of a child is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1410 (Molestation of a child; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.