Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-1418 — Sexual misconduct; behavioral health professionals; classification
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. § 13-1418
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 behavioral health professional licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 33 or a psychiatrist or psychologist licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 13, 17 or 19.1 commits sexual misconduct by intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse with a client who is currently under the care or supervision of the licensed behavioral health professional, psychiatrist or psychologist.
B. Sexual misconduct by a licensed behavioral health professional, psychiatrist or psychologist is a class 6 felony.
C. This section does not apply to any act of sexual conduct that occurs between a licensed behavioral health professional, psychiatrist or psychologist and a client after the client has completed a course of treatment or if the client is not under the care of the licensed behavioral health professional, psychiatrist or psychologist.
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Questions this section answers
Is sexual misconduct a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Sexual misconduct is a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1418.
Which Arizona statute covers sexual misconduct?
Sexual misconduct is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1418 (Sexual misconduct; behavioral health professionals; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.