Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-3008 — Possession of interception devices; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 30: Eavesdropping and Communications, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of A.R.S. § 13-3008
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 have in his possession or control any device, contrivance, machine or apparatus designed or primarily useful for the interception of wire, electronic or oral communications as defined in section 13-3001 with the intent to unlawfully use or employ or allow the device, contrivance, machine or apparatus to be used or employed for the interception, or having reason to know the device, contrivance, machine or apparatus is intended to be so used.
B. All property possessed or controlled by any person in violation of this section is subject to seizure and forfeiture pursuant to chapter 39 of this title.
C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is possession of interception devices a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Possession of interception devices is a Class 6 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3008.
Which Arizona statute covers possession of interception devices?
Possession of interception devices is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3008 (Possession of interception devices; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.