In Arizona, the age of consent is 18 years old. Under Arizona law, individuals 17 and younger lack the capacity to agree to participate in sexual activity. Even if its consensual, sexual intercourse by an adult with an individual under 18 is considered statutory rape.

Can a 25 year old date a 17 year old in Arizona?

YOUR FAMILY & THE LAW: Teenage Romance and Arizonas Romeo and Juliet Laws. This means that any person 17 years old or younger in our state, unless legally married, is considered incapable of agreeing to sexual behavior and therefore any sexual behavior they are engaged in (heterosexual or homosexual) is illegal.

What are the dating laws in Arizona?

According to A.R.S 13-1405, the Arizona age of consent is 18 years old. Under this statute, it is illegal to knowingly engage in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with anyone under the age of 18.