Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-3554 — Luring a minor for sexual exploitation; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 35.1: Sexual Exploitation of Children, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of A.R.S. § 13-3554
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. A person commits luring a minor for sexual exploitation by offering or soliciting sexual conduct with another person knowing or having reason to know that the other person is a minor.
B. It is not a defense to a prosecution for a violation of this section that the other person is not a minor.
C. Luring a minor for sexual exploitation is a class 3 felony, and if the minor is under fifteen years of age it is punishable pursuant to section 13-705. A person who is convicted of a violation of this section 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.
Official sources
Legal terms used in this section
Questions this section answers
Is luring a minor for sexual exploitation a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Luring a minor for sexual exploitation is a Class 3 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3554.
Which Arizona statute covers luring a minor for sexual exploitation?
Luring a minor for sexual exploitation is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3554 (Luring a minor for sexual exploitation; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.