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A.R.S. § 13-3208 — Keeping or residing in house of prostitution; employment in 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. § 13-3208

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. § 13-3208Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person who knowingly is an employee at a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. B. A person who knowingly operates or maintains a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise is guilty of a class 5 felony.

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Questions this section answers

Is keeping or residing in house of prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: keeping or residing in house of prostitution ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3208.

Employment at a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-3208A) · Operating or maintaining a house of prostitution or prostitution enterprise: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3208B)

Which Arizona statute covers keeping or residing in house of prostitution?

Keeping or residing in house of prostitution is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3208 (Keeping or residing in house of prostitution; employment in prostitution; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.