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Access device in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Access device” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.

What does “Access device” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Access device" means any card, token, code, account number, electronic serial number, mobile or personal identification number, password, encryption key, biometric identifier or other means of account access, including a canceled or revoked access device, that can be used alone or in conjunction with another access device to obtain money, goods, services, computer or network access or any other thing of value or that can be used to initiate a transfer of any thing of value. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-2001)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.