Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-3205 — Causing spouse to become prostitute; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 32: Prostitution, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of A.R.S. § 13-3205
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 person who knowingly by force, fraud, intimidation or threats causes his or her spouse to live in a house of prostitution or to lead a life of prostitution is guilty of a class 5 felony and the person is not eligible for suspension of sentence, probation, pardon or release from confinement on any basis except as specifically authorized by section 31-233, subsection A or B until the sentence imposed by the court has been served or commuted.
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Questions this section answers
Is causing spouse to become prostitute a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Causing spouse to become prostitute is a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3205.
Which Arizona statute covers causing spouse to become prostitute?
Causing spouse to become prostitute is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3205 (Causing spouse to become prostitute; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.