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Trespass

A.R.S. 13-1502 — three degrees, from a class 3 misdemeanor to a felony at a home

Knowingly entering or remaining unlawfullyDegree and class
Knowingly entering or remaining unlawfullyOn real property after a reasonable request to leave, or reasonable notice prohibiting entryDegree and classThird degree, class 3 misdemeanor
Knowingly entering or remaining unlawfullyIn or on a nonresidential structure or a fenced commercial yardDegree and classSecond degree, class 2 misdemeanor
Knowingly entering or remaining unlawfullyIn a fenced residential yard, or entering a residential yard and looking into the home in reckless disregard of privacyDegree and classFirst degree, class 1 misdemeanor
Knowingly entering or remaining unlawfullyIn or on a residential structureDegree and classFirst degree, class 6 felony
Knowingly entering or remaining unlawfullyIn or on a critical public service facilityDegree and classFirst degree, class 5 felony
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A request to leave made by a law enforcement officer acting at the request of the owner, or of another person in lawful control of the property, has the same legal effect as the owner's own request.

Sources for this section (3)
  1. A.R.S. 13-1502 — Criminal trespass in the third degree
  2. A.R.S. 13-1503 — Criminal trespass in the second degree
  3. A.R.S. 13-1504 — Criminal trespass in the first degree

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Arizona attorney.

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