The Age of Consent
A.R.S. 13-1405 — 18, with the grade set by age
A person commits sexual conduct with a minor by intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with anyone under eighteen years of age.
Who handles this in Arizona: Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Arizona directory.
| The minor is | The grade |
|---|---|
| The minor isUnder fifteen | The gradeClass 2 felony |
| The minor isAt least fifteen | The gradeClass 6 felony, or class 4 if the person is more than sixty months older, and class 2 for a person in a position of trust |
Defenses, registration and the consequences of a conviction are in other sections not covered here. A charge, or the worry of one, is a question for a licensed Arizona attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- A.R.S. 13-1405 — Sexual conduct with a minor; classification
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Arizona attorney.