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A.R.S. § 13-1703 — Arson of a structure or property; classification

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

Part of Chapter 17: Arson, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1703

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. § 13-1703Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits arson of a structure or property by knowingly and unlawfully damaging a structure or property by knowingly causing a fire or explosion. B. Arson of a structure is a class 4 felony. Arson of property is a class 4 felony if the property had a value of more than one thousand dollars. Arson of property is a class 5 felony if the property had a value of more than one hundred dollars but not more than one thousand dollars. Arson of property is a class 1 misdemeanor if the property had a value of one hundred dollars or less.

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Questions this section answers

Is arson of a structure or property a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: arson of a structure or property ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 4 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1703.

Arson of a structure: Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1703B) · Arson of property (value more than $1,000): Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1703B) · Arson of property (value $100–$1,000): Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1703B) · Arson of property (value $100 or less): Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-1703B)

Which Arizona statute covers arson of a structure or property?

Arson of a structure or property is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1703 (Arson of a structure or property; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.