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A.R.S. § 13-3206 — Taking child for purpose of prostitution; classification

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

Part of Chapter 32: Prostitution, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-3206

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. § 13-3206Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A person who takes away any minor from the minor's father, mother, guardian or other person having the legal custody of the minor, for the purpose of prostitution, is guilty of a class 4 felony. If the minor is under fifteen years of age, taking a child for the purpose of prostitution is a class 2 felony and is punishable pursuant to section 13-705.

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Is taking child for purpose of prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: taking child for purpose of prostitution ranges from a Class 4 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3206.

Taking child for prostitution (minor 15 or older): Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3206) · Taking child for prostitution (minor under 15): Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3206)

Which Arizona statute covers taking child for purpose of prostitution?

Taking child for purpose of prostitution is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3206 (Taking child for purpose of prostitution; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.