Arizona statute

A.R.S. § 13-1424 — Voyeurism; classification

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

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

Criminal charges under this statute

Voyeurism

Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1424

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. § 13-1424Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

A. It is unlawful to knowingly invade the privacy of another person without the knowledge of the other person for the purpose of sexual stimulation. B. It is unlawful for a person to disclose, display, distribute or publish a photograph, videotape, film or digital recording that is made in violation of subsection A of this section without the consent or knowledge of the person depicted. C. For the purposes of this section, a person's privacy is invaded if both of the following apply: 1. The person has a reasonable expectation that the person will not be photographed, videotaped, filmed, digitally recorded or otherwise viewed or recorded. 2. The person is photographed, videotaped, filmed, digitally recorded or otherwise viewed, with or without a device, either: (a) While the person is in a state of undress or partial dress. (b) While the person is engaged in sexual intercourse or sexual contact. (c) While the person is urinating or defecating. (d) In a manner that directly or indirectly captures or allows the viewing of the person's genitalia, buttock or female breast, whether clothed or unclothed, that is not otherwise visible to the public. D. This section does not apply to any of the following: 1. Photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording for security purposes if notice of the use of the photographing, videotaping, filming or digital recording equipment is clearly posted in the location and the location is one in which the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. 2. Photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording by correctional officials for security reasons or in connection with the investigation of alleged misconduct of persons on the premises of a jail or prison. 3. Photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording by law enforcement officers pursuant to an investigation, which is otherwise lawful. 4. The use of a child monitoring device as defined in section 13-3001. E. A violation of subsection A or B of this section is a class 5 felony, except that a violation of subsection B of this section is a class 4 felony if the person depicted is recognizable.

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Questions this section answers

Is voyeurism a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: voyeurism ranges from a Class 5 Felony to a Class 4 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1424.

Voyeurism - invasion of privacy: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1424E) · Voyeurism - disclosure/distribution of recording (subject not recognizable): Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1424E) · Voyeurism - disclosure/distribution of recording (subject recognizable): Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1424E)

Which Arizona statute covers voyeurism?

Voyeurism is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1424 (Voyeurism; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.