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A.R.S. § 13-1410: Child Molestation

Molestation of a child; classification

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What is child molestation under Arizona law?

In Arizona, a person commits molestation of a child, a class 2 felony, by intentionally or knowingly engaging in or causing someone to engage in sexual contact (other than contact with the female breast) with a child under fifteen years of age.

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13-1410. Molestation of a child; classification

A. A person commits molestation of a child by intentionally or knowingly engaging in or causing a person to engage in sexual contact, except sexual contact with the female breast, with a child who is under fifteen years of age.

B. Molestation of a child is a class 2 felony that is punishable pursuant to section 13-705.

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