ARS 13-4703: Vehicle and Property Forfeiture
The complete text of A.R.S. § 13-4703 on vehicle and property forfeiture, and how this section is used in Arizona criminal cases. It defines terms and procedure rather than creating an offense.
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What § 13-4703 Sets Out
A.R.S. § 13-4703 is the Arizona statute on vehicle and property forfeiture. It sets out procedure and rules rather than defining an offense, so no offense class or sentence attaches to this section on its own.
A. The following items used or intended for use in violation of section 13-4702 are subject to seizure and forfeiture pursuant to chapter 39 of this title:
- A motor vehicle or motor vehicle part.
- Any tool, instrument or other implement.
- Real property.
Full Text of A.R.S. § 13-4703
A. The following items used or intended for use in violation of section 13-4702 are subject to seizure and forfeiture pursuant to chapter 39 of this title:
1. A motor vehicle or motor vehicle part.
2. Any tool, instrument or other implement.
3. Real property.
B. The following property is subject to seizure and forfeiture pursuant to chapter 39 of this title:
1. All proceeds traceable to an offense that is included in section 13-4702 and is committed for financial gain.
2. All proceeds seized in this state and traceable to an offense that is chargeable or indictable under the laws of the state in which the offense occurred and if the offense occurred in a state other than this state would be chargeable or indictable under section 13-4702 if the offense occurred in this state and is committed for financial gain.
Source: Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4703, Arizona Legislative Council revision of 09/19/25. Read the official text on azleg.gov. Statutes change; verify the current version before relying on it.
Related Statutes in Chapter 43 — Motor Vehicle Chop Shops
How § 13-4703 Affects an Arizona Case
§ 13-4703 usually matters because of how it interacts with the charge someone is actually facing. We read it alongside the charging statute, because a definition or a procedural rule frequently decides what the State must prove, what a judge may impose, or what relief is available afterward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.R.S. § 13-4703?
A.R.S. § 13-4703 is the Arizona statute on vehicle and property forfeiture. It sets out rules that apply across Arizona criminal cases rather than defining a single offense.
Where can I read the official text of § 13-4703?
The Arizona Legislature publishes it at azleg.gov, in the revision dated 09/19/25. The complete text is reproduced on this page, and every Arizona criminal statute is searchable on our Arizona Criminal Code index.
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