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A.R.S. § 13-1504 — Criminal trespass in the first degree; classification

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

Part of Chapter 15: Criminal Trespass and Burglary, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1504

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. § 13-1504Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits criminal trespass in the first degree by knowingly: 1. Entering or remaining unlawfully in or on a residential structure. 2. Entering or remaining unlawfully in a fenced residential yard. 3. Entering any residential yard and, without lawful authority, looking into the residential structure thereon in reckless disregard of infringing on the inhabitant's right of privacy. 4. Entering unlawfully on real property that is subject to a valid mineral claim or lease with the intent to hold, work, take or explore for minerals on the claim or lease. 5. Entering or remaining unlawfully on the property of another and burning, defacing, mutilating or otherwise desecrating a religious symbol or other religious property of another without the express permission of the owner of the property. 6. Entering or remaining unlawfully in or on a critical public service facility. B. Criminal trespass in the first degree under subsection A, paragraph 6 of this section is a class 5 felony. Criminal trespass in the first degree under subsection A, paragraph 1 or 5 of this section is a class 6 felony. Criminal trespass in the first degree under subsection A, paragraph 2, 3 or 4 of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

Is criminal trespass in the first degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: criminal trespass in the first degree ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1504.

Trespass on critical public service facility: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1504B) · Trespass in residential structure or religious property desecration: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1504B) · Trespass in fenced yard, privacy invasion, or mineral claim: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-1504B)

Which Arizona statute covers criminal trespass in the first degree?

Criminal trespass in the first degree is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1504 (Criminal trespass in the first degree; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.