Arizona § 13-118 - Sexual motivation special allegation; procedures; definition
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-118 — Sexual motivation special allegation; procedures; definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-118. Sexual motivation special allegation; procedures; definition
A. In each criminal case involving an offense other than a sexual offense, the prosecutor may file a special allegation of sexual motivation if sufficient admissible evidence exists that would justify a finding of sexual motivation by a reasonable and objective finder of fact.
B. If the prosecutor files a special allegation of sexual motivation, the state shall prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the offense with a sexual motivation. The trier of fact shall find a special verdict as to whether the defendant committed the offense with a sexual motivation.
C. For purposes of this section "sexual motivation" means that one of the purposes for which the defendant committed the crime was for the purpose of the defendant's sexual gratification.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-118
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-118 cover?
Section 13-118 ("Sexual motivation special allegation; procedures; definition") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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