Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-2603 — Trading in public office; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 26: Bribery, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2603
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. A person commits trading in public office if with corrupt intent:
1. Such person offers, confers or agrees to confer any benefit upon a public servant or party officer upon an agreement or understanding that he will or may be appointed to a public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office; or
2. While a public servant or party officer, such person solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit from another upon an agreement or understanding that that person will or may be appointed to a public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office.
B. This section does not apply to contributions to political campaign funds or other similar political contributions made without corrupt intent.
C. Trading in public office is a class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is trading in public office a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Trading in public office is a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2603.
Which Arizona statute covers trading in public office?
Trading in public office is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2603 (Trading in public office; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.