Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-1707 — Unlawful cross burning; 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. § 13-1707
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. It is unlawful for a person to burn or cause to be burned a cross on the property of another person without that person's permission or on a highway or any other public place with the intent to intimidate any person or group of persons. The intent to intimidate may not be inferred solely from the act of burning a cross, but shall be proven by independent evidence.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is unlawful cross burning a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Unlawful cross burning is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1707.
Which Arizona statute covers unlawful cross burning?
Unlawful cross burning is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1707 (Unlawful cross burning; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.