Arizona § 13-1423 - Violent sexual assault; natural life sentence
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1423 — Violent sexual assault; natural life sentence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1423. Violent sexual assault; natural life sentence
A. A person is guilty of violent sexual assault if in the course of committing an offense under section 13-1404, 13-1405, 13-1406 or 13-1410 the offense involved the discharge, use or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or involved the intentional or knowing infliction of serious physical injury and the person has a historical prior felony conviction for a sexual offense under this chapter or any offense committed outside this state that if committed in this state would constitute a sexual offense under this chapter.
B. Notwithstanding section 13-703, section 13-704, section 13-705, section 13-706, subsection A and section 13-708, subsection D, a person who is guilty of a violent sexual assault shall be sentenced to life imprisonment and the court shall order that the person not be released on any basis for the remainder of the person's natural life.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-1423
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1423 cover?
Section 13-1423 ("Violent sexual assault; natural life sentence") 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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