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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. A behavioral health professional licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 33 1 or a psychiatrist or psychologist licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 13, 17 or 19.1 2 commits sexual misconduct by intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse with a client who is currently under the care or supervision of the licensed behavioral health professional, psychiatrist or psychologist.
B. Sexual misconduct by a licensed behavioral health professional, psychiatrist or psychologist is a class 6 felony.
C. This section does not apply to any act of sexual conduct that occurs between a licensed behavioral health professional, psychiatrist or psychologist and a client after the client has completed a course of treatment or if the client is not under the care of the licensed behavioral health professional, psychiatrist or psychologist.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13. Criminal Code § 13-1418. Sexual misconduct; behavioral health professionals; classification - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-13-criminal-code/az-rev-st-sect-13-1418/
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