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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1301 (2026)

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In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Relative" means a parent or stepparent, ancestor, descendant, sibling, uncle or aunt, including an adoptive relative of the same degree through marriage or adoption, or a spouse.

2. "Restrain" means to restrict a person's movements without consent, without legal authority, and in a manner which interferes substantially with such person's liberty, by either moving such person from one place to another or by confining such person. Restraint is without consent if it is accomplished by:

(a) Physical force, intimidation or deception; or

(b) Any means including acquiescence of the victim if the victim is a child less than eighteen years old or an incompetent person and the victim's lawful custodian has not acquiesced in the movement or confinement.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 52 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 1965–2026 · leading case: State v. Styers, 865 P.2d 765 (Ariz. 1993).
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State v. Styers, 865 P.2d 765 (Ariz. 1993). · cites it 9× “Defendant contests the element of “restraint,” which is defined in A.R.S. § 13-1301(2): “Restrain” means to restrict a person’s movements without consent, without legal authority, and in a manner which interferes substantially with such person’s liberty, by either moving such…”
State v. Lawrence, 663 P.2d 561 (Ariz. 1983). · cites it 28× “The court relies on the words "without legal authority," which is explicitly stated in the unlawful imprisonment statute, A.R.S. § 13-1301 (incorporated by reference into § 13-1303), and is an implicit requirement of the assault statutes, A.”
United States v. Marlon Flores-Granados, 783 F.3d 487 (4th Cir. 2015). · cites it 4× “370; Ariz.Rev.Stat. Ann. §§ 13-1301, -1304; Ark.”
State v. Lambright, 673 P.2d 1 (Ariz. 1983). · cites it 4× “" A.R.S. § 13-1301(2)(a). The uncontradicted evidence established that when the car reached the parking lot, Ms.”
State v. Bible, 858 P.2d 1152 (Ariz. 1993). · cites it 2× “Although “without consent” included use or threats of force, A.”
Michigan v. Doran, 439 U.S. 282 (1978). · cites it 2× “He then petitioned the arraigning court for a writ of habeas corpus, contending that the extradition warrant was invalid because it did not comply with the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act.”
State v. Bustamante, 274 P.3d 526 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 4× “” A.R.S. § 13-1301(2) (2010). Restraint is without consent if it is accomplished by physical force or intimidation.”
State v. Noble, 731 P.2d 1228 (Ariz. 1987). · cites it 4× “See A.R.S. §§ 13-1301(2), -1304(A)(3). After eliminating the evidence supporting the three counts of child molestation, sufficient evidence remained to support the kidnapping charge.”
State v. Viramontes, 788 P.2d 67 (Ariz. 1990). · cites it 6× “The court of appeals held that no factual basis existed for the guilty plea to kidnapping because defendant, as the father, was the child’s lawful custodian.”
State v. Latham, 219 P.3d 280 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 12× “” A.R.S. § 13-1301(2); see also Styers, 177 Ariz.”
State of Arizona v. Johnathan Ian Burns, 344 P.3d 303 (Ariz. 2015). · cites it 2× “” A.R.S. § 13-1301(2). A person may restrain another by “[p]hysical force, intimidation or deception.”
State v. Bearup, 211 P.3d 684 (Ariz. 2009). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. §§ 13-1301(2)-1304(A) (2001). ¶ 35 Bearup did far more than “merely sitting in a ear away from the actual scene of the murders acting as the getaway driver.”
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— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1301(1) — 1 case
State v. Lawrence, 663 P.2d 580 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1982).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1301(2) — 31 cases
State v. Bible, 858 P.2d 1152 (Ariz. 1993). “Although “without consent” included use or threats of force, A.”
State v. Noble, 731 P.2d 1228 (Ariz. 1987). “See A.R.S. §§ 13-1301(2), -1304(A)(3). After eliminating the evidence supporting the three counts of child molestation, sufficient evidence remained to support the kidnapping charge.”
State v. Styers, 865 P.2d 765 (Ariz. 1993). “Defendant contests the element of “restraint,” which is defined in A.R.S. § 13-1301(2): “Restrain” means to restrict a person’s movements without consent, without legal authority, and in a manner which interferes substantially with such person’s liberty, by either moving such…”
State v. Viramontes, 788 P.2d 67 (Ariz. 1990). “The court of appeals held that no factual basis existed for the guilty plea to kidnapping because defendant, as the father, was the child’s lawful custodian.”
State of Arizona v. Johnathan Ian Burns, 344 P.3d 303 (Ariz. 2015). “” A.R.S. § 13-1301(2). A person may restrain another by “[p]hysical force, intimidation or deception.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1301(2)(a) — 7 cases
State v. Lambright, 673 P.2d 1 (Ariz. 1983). “" A.R.S. § 13-1301(2)(a). The uncontradicted evidence established that when the car reached the parking lot, Ms.”
State v. Bustamante, 274 P.3d 526 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2012). “” A.R.S. § 13-1301(2) (2010). Restraint is without consent if it is accomplished by physical force or intimidation.”
State v. Styers, 865 P.2d 765 (Ariz. 1993). “Defendant contests the element of “restraint,” which is defined in A.R.S. § 13-1301(2): “Restrain” means to restrict a person’s movements without consent, without legal authority, and in a manner which interferes substantially with such person’s liberty, by either moving such…”
State v. Latham, 219 P.3d 280 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2009). “” A.R.S. § 13-1301(2); see also Styers, 177 Ariz.”
State v. Carrizoza (Ariz. Ct. App. 2017).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1301(2)(b) — 6 cases
State v. Styers, 865 P.2d 765 (Ariz. 1993). “Defendant contests the element of “restraint,” which is defined in A.R.S. § 13-1301(2): “Restrain” means to restrict a person’s movements without consent, without legal authority, and in a manner which interferes substantially with such person’s liberty, by either moving such…”
State of Arizona v. Louis John Felix, 317 P.3d 1185 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2014).
State v. Bernal, 713 P.2d 811 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985).
State v. Lawrence, 663 P.2d 580 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1982).
State v. Antone (Ariz. Ct. App. 2020).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1301(A)(2) — 1 case
Cordova v. Shinn (D. Ariz. 2021).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1301(A)(6)(e) — 1 case
State ex rel. Thomas v. Contes, 169 P.3d 115 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2007).
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