Arizona statute

A.R.S. § 13-1705 — Arson of an occupied jail or prison facility; classification

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

Part of Chapter 17: Arson, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Arson of an occupied jail or prison facility

Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1705

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. § 13-1705Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

A. A person commits arson of an occupied jail or prison facility by knowingly causing a fire or explosion which results in physical damage to the jail or prison facility. B. Arson of an occupied jail or prison facility is a class 4 felony.

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Questions this section answers

Is arson of an occupied jail or prison facility a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

Arson of an occupied jail or prison facility is a Class 4 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1705.

Which Arizona statute covers arson of an occupied jail or prison facility?

Arson of an occupied jail or prison facility is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1705 (Arson of an occupied jail or prison facility; classification).

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