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      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Official statute index of Arizona Revised Statutes",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session, and the index lists all 49 titles of the Arizona Revised Statutes with direct links.",
      "body": "The Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session, and the index lists all 49 titles of the Arizona Revised Statutes with direct links.\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“# Arizona Revised Statutes”\n\nNote: Index lists Title 1 through Title 49, each with a direct link.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3005: Interception of wire, electronic and oral communications",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona requires consent from one party to a conversation for a person who is not present to intercept that conversation, making Arizona a one-party-consent state for oral communications.",
      "body": "Arizona requires consent from one party to a conversation for a person who is not present to intercept that conversation, making Arizona a one-party-consent state for oral communications.\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. Except as provided in this section and section 13-3012, a person is guilty of a class 5 felony who either: 1. Intentionally intercepts a wire or electronic communication to which he is not a party, or aids, authorizes, employs, procures or permits another to so do, without the consent of either a sender or receiver thereof. 2. Intentionally intercepts a conversation or discussion at which he is not present, or aids, authorizes, employs, procures or permits another to so do, without the consent of a party to such conversation or discussion. 3. Intentionally intercepts the deliberations of a jury or aids, authorizes, employs, procures or permits another to so do. B. Except as provided in sections 13-3012 and 13-3017, a person who intentionally and without lawful authority installs or uses a pen register or trap and trace device on the telephone lines or communications facilities of another person which are utilized for wire or electronic communication is guilty of a class 6 felony.”\n\nNote: Section 13-3001 defines oral communication as a spoken communication made with an expectation of non-interception; the page also lists section 13-3005 and section 13-3001 as the operative provisions. A two-person shoot should not record audio at which a participant is not present without that participant's consent; obtain consent from at least one party to any conversation.",
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      "evidence_quote": "A. Except as provided in this section and section 13-3012, a person is guilty of a class 5 felony who either: 1. Intentionally intercepts a wire or electronic communication to which he is not a party, or aids, authorizes, employs, procures or permits another to so do, without the consent of either a sender or receiver thereof. 2. Intentionally intercepts a conversation or discussion at which he is not present, or aids, authorizes, employs, procures or permits another to so do, without the consent of a party to such conversation or discussion. 3. Intentionally intercepts the deliberations of a jury or aids, authorizes, employs, procures or permits another to so do. B. Except as provided in sections 13-3012 and 13-3017, a person who intentionally and without lawful authority installs or uses a pen register or trap and trace device on the telephone lines or communications facilities of another person which are utilized for wire or electronic communication is guilty of a class 6 felony.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3001: Definitions for the wiretapping chapter",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona defines an oral communication as a spoken communication made with an expectation that it is not subject to interception.",
      "body": "Arizona defines an oral communication as a spoken communication made with an expectation that it is not subject to interception.\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“7. \"Intercept\" means the aural or other acquisition of the contents of any wire, electronic or oral communication through the use of any electronic, mechanical or other device. 8. \"Oral communication\" means a spoken communication that is uttered by a person who exhibits an expectation that the communication is not subject to interception under circumstances justifying the expectation but does not include any electronic communication.”\n\nNote: The definition supports how section 13-3005 applies to audio recording; it is not itself an offence or penalty provision.",
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      "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03001.htm",
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      "evidence_quote": "7. \"Intercept\" means the aural or other acquisition of the contents of any wire, electronic or oral communication through the use of any electronic, mechanical or other device. 8. \"Oral communication\" means a spoken communication that is uttered by a person who exhibits an expectation that the communication is not subject to interception under circumstances justifying the expectation but does not include any electronic communication.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-1424: Voyeurism and unlawful disclosure of unlawfully made recordings",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona prohibits knowingly invading another person's privacy without the other person's knowledge for sexual stimulation and separately prohibits disclosing, displaying, distributing or publishing a recording made in violation of that rule.",
      "body": "Arizona prohibits knowingly invading another person's privacy without the other person's knowledge for sexual stimulation and separately prohibits disclosing, displaying, distributing or publishing a recording made in violation of that rule.\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. It is unlawful to knowingly invade the privacy of another person without the knowledge of the other person for the purpose of sexual stimulation. B. It is unlawful for a person to disclose, display, distribute or publish a photograph, videotape, film or digital recording that is made in violation of subsection A of this section without the consent or knowledge of the person depicted. C. For the purposes of this section, a person's privacy is invaded if both of the following apply: 1. The person has a reasonable expectation that the person will not be photographed, videotaped, filmed, digitally recorded or otherwise viewed or recorded. 2. The person is photographed, videotaped, filmed, digitally recorded or otherwise viewed, with or without a device, either: (a) While the person is in a state of undress or partial dress. (b) While the person is engaged in sexual intercourse or sexual contact. (c) While the person is urinating or defecating. (d) In a manner that directly or indirectly captures or allows the viewing of the person's genitalia, buttock or female breast, whether clothed or unclothed, that is not otherwise visible to the public. D. This section does not apply to any of the following: 1. Photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording for security purposes if notice of the use of the photographing, videotaping, filming or digital recording equipment is clearly posted in the location and the location is one in which the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. 2. Photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording by correctional officials for security reasons or in connection with the investigation of alleged misconduct of persons on the premises of a jail or prison. 3. Photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording by law enforcement officers pursuant to an investigation, which is otherwise lawful. 4. The use of a child monitoring device as defined in section 13-3001. E. A violation of subsection A or B of this section is a class 5 felony, except that a violation of subsection B of this section is a class 4 felony if the person depicted is recognizable.”\n\nNote: The section's privacy conditions cover undress, partial dress, sexual intercourse or sexual contact, urination or defecation, and genitalia, buttock or female breast. The listed exceptions include security recording with posted notice, correctional officials, law enforcement, and child monitoring devices.",
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      "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/01424.htm",
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      "evidence_quote": "A. It is unlawful to knowingly invade the privacy of another person without the knowledge of the other person for the purpose of sexual stimulation. B. It is unlawful for a person to disclose, display, distribute or publish a photograph, videotape, film or digital recording that is made in violation of subsection A of this section without the consent or knowledge of the person depicted. C. For the purposes of this section, a person's privacy is invaded if both of the following apply: 1. The person has a reasonable expectation that the person will not be photographed, videotaped, filmed, digitally recorded or otherwise viewed or recorded. 2. The person is photographed, videotaped, filmed, digitally recorded or otherwise viewed, with or without a device, either: (a) While the person is in a state of undress or partial dress. (b) While the person is engaged in sexual intercourse or sexual contact. (c) While the person is urinating or defecating. (d) In a manner that directly or indirectly captures or allows the viewing of the person's genitalia, buttock or female breast, whether clothed or unclothed, that is not otherwise visible to the public. D. This section does not apply to any of the following: 1. Photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording for security purposes if notice of the use of the photographing, videotaping, filming or digital recording equipment is clearly posted in the location and the location is one in which the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. 2. Photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording by correctional officials for security reasons or in connection with the investigation of alleged misconduct of persons on the premises of a jail or prison. 3. Photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording by law enforcement officers pursuant to an investigation, which is otherwise lawful. 4. The use of a child monitoring device as defined in section 13-3001. E. A violation of subsection A or B of this section is a class 5 felony, except that a violation of subsection B of this section is a class 4 felony if the person depicted is recognizable.",
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      "subject": "Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-1424",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-1425: Unlawful disclosure of images depicting nudity or specific sexual activities",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona prohibits intentional disclosure of an identifiable image of another person in nudity or specific sexual activities when the depicted person reasonably expects privacy and the disclosure is intended to harm, harass, intimidate, threaten or coerce them.",
      "body": "Arizona prohibits intentional disclosure of an identifiable image of another person in nudity or specific sexual activities when the depicted person reasonably expects privacy and the disclosure is intended to harm, harass, intimidate, threaten or coerce them.\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. It is unlawful for a person to intentionally disclose an image of another person who is identifiable from the image itself or from information displayed in connection with the image if all of the following apply: 1. The person in the image is depicted in a state of nudity or is engaged in specific sexual activities. 2. The depicted person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Evidence that a person has sent an image to another person using an electronic device does not, on its own, remove the person's reasonable expectation of privacy for that image. Unless the realistic pictorial representation is created or modified by the depicted person, this paragraph does not apply to an image that is a realistic pictorial representation. 3. The image is disclosed with the intent to harm, harass, intimidate, threaten or coerce the depicted person. B. This section does not apply to any of the following: 1. The reporting of unlawful conduct. 2. Lawful and common practices of law enforcement, criminal reporting, legal proceedings or medical treatment. 3. Images involving voluntary exposure in a public or commercial setting. 4. An interactive computer service, as defined in 47 United States Code section 230(f)(2), or an information service or cable service, as defined in 47 United States Code section 153, with regard to content wholly provided by another party. 5. Any disclosure that is made with the consent of the person who is depicted in the image. C. A violation of this section is a class 5 felony, except that a violation of this section is a: 1. Class 4 felony if the image is disclosed by electronic means. 2. Class 1 misdemeanor if a person threatens to disclose but does not disclose an image that if disclosed would be a violation of this section or if the image is a realistic pictorial representation. D. For the purposes of this section: 1. \"Disclose\" means display, distribute, publish, advertise or offer. 2. \"Disclosed by electronic means\" means delivery to an email address, mobile device, tablet or other electronic device and includes disclosure on a website. 3. \"Harm\" means physical injury, financial injury or serious emotional distress. 4. \"Image\" means a photograph, videotape, film, digital recording or realistic pictorial representation. 5. \"Realistic pictorial representation\": (a) Means an image that is created or modified to reasonably appear to be an actual image of an identifiable person depicted in a state of nudity or engaged in specific sexual activities that did not actually occur. (b) Does not include an image made in the public interest, including scientific or educational activities, a newsworthy event or an issue of public concern. 6. \"Reasonable expectation of privacy\" means the person exhibits an actual expectation of privacy and the expectation is reasonable. 7. \"Specific sexual activities\" has the same meaning prescribed in section 11-811, subsection E, paragraph 18, subdivisions (a) and (b). 8. \"State of nudity\" has the same meaning prescribed in section 11-811, subsection E, paragraph 14, subdivision (a).”\n\nNote: The section expressly reaches realistic pictorial representations created or modified to appear to be an actual image of an identifiable person in nudity or specific sexual activities that did not actually occur. It excludes public-interest images including scientific or educational activities, newsworthy events and issues of public concern.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/01425.htm",
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      "evidence_quote": "A. It is unlawful for a person to intentionally disclose an image of another person who is identifiable from the image itself or from information displayed in connection with the image if all of the following apply: 1. The person in the image is depicted in a state of nudity or is engaged in specific sexual activities. 2. The depicted person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Evidence that a person has sent an image to another person using an electronic device does not, on its own, remove the person's reasonable expectation of privacy for that image. Unless the realistic pictorial representation is created or modified by the depicted person, this paragraph does not apply to an image that is a realistic pictorial representation. 3. The image is disclosed with the intent to harm, harass, intimidate, threaten or coerce the depicted person. B. This section does not apply to any of the following: 1. The reporting of unlawful conduct. 2. Lawful and common practices of law enforcement, criminal reporting, legal proceedings or medical treatment. 3. Images involving voluntary exposure in a public or commercial setting. 4. An interactive computer service, as defined in 47 United States Code section 230(f)(2), or an information service or cable service, as defined in 47 United States Code section 153, with regard to content wholly provided by another party. 5. Any disclosure that is made with the consent of the person who is depicted in the image. C. A violation of this section is a class 5 felony, except that a violation of this section is a: 1. Class 4 felony if the image is disclosed by electronic means. 2. Class 1 misdemeanor if a person threatens to disclose but does not disclose an image that if disclosed would be a violation of this section or if the image is a realistic pictorial representation. D. For the purposes of this section: 1. \"Disclose\" means display, distribute, publish, advertise or offer. 2. \"Disclosed by electronic means\" means delivery to an email address, mobile device, tablet or other electronic device and includes disclosure on a website. 3. \"Harm\" means physical injury, financial injury or serious emotional distress. 4. \"Image\" means a photograph, videotape, film, digital recording or realistic pictorial representation. 5. \"Realistic pictorial representation\": (a) Means an image that is created or modified to reasonably appear to be an actual image of an identifiable person depicted in a state of nudity or engaged in specific sexual activities that did not actually occur. (b) Does not include an image made in the public interest, including scientific or educational activities, a newsworthy event or an issue of public concern. 6. \"Reasonable expectation of privacy\" means the person exhibits an actual expectation of privacy and the expectation is reasonable. 7. \"Specific sexual activities\" has the same meaning prescribed in section 11-811, subsection E, paragraph 18, subdivisions (a) and (b). 8. \"State of nudity\" has the same meaning prescribed in section 11-811, subsection E, paragraph 14, subdivision (a).",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3511: Obscenity chapter exemption for broadcasts and telecasts",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona's obscenity chapter excludes broadcasts and telecasts through facilities licensed under the federal Communications Act or title 9, chapter 5, article 1.1.",
      "body": "Arizona's obscenity chapter excludes broadcasts and telecasts through facilities licensed under the federal Communications Act or title 9, chapter 5, article 1.1.\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to broadcasts or telecasts through facilities licensed under the federal communications act or title 9, chapter 5, article 1.1.”\n\nNote: This is the only obscenity-chapter section opened; it states an exemption for broadcasts and telecasts and does not itself define obscenity or distribution offenses.",
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      "evidence_quote": "The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to broadcasts or telecasts through facilities licensed under the federal communications act or title 9, chapter 5, article 1.1.",
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