Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-3209 — Pandering; methods; 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. § 13-3209
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 is guilty of a class 5 felony who knowingly:
1. Places any person in the charge or custody of any other person for purposes of prostitution.
2. Places any person in a house of prostitution with the intent that such person become a prostitute or engage in an act of prostitution.
3. Compels, induces or encourages any person to reside with that person, or with any other person, for the purpose of prostitution.
4. Compels, induces or encourages any person to become a prostitute or engage in an act of prostitution.
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Questions this section answers
Is pandering a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Pandering is a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3209.
Which Arizona statute covers pandering?
Pandering is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3209 (Pandering; methods; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.