Arizona § 13-3625 - Unlawful sale or purchase of children; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3625 — Unlawful sale or purchase of children; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-3625. Unlawful sale or purchase of children; classification
A. Except for adoptions pursuant to title 8, chapter 1 and guardianships pursuant to title 14, chapter 5, a person shall not sell or offer to sell a child for money or other valuable consideration and shall not purchase or offer to purchase a child in exchange for money or other valuable consideration.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 5 felony and the person is not eligible for suspension of sentence, probation, pardon or release from confinement on any basis except as specifically authorized by section 31-233, subsection A or B until the sentence imposed by the court has been served or commuted.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3625
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3625 cover?
Section 13-3625 ("Unlawful sale or purchase of children; classification") 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 13-3625?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 13-3625 apply to my situation?
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