Arizona legal term
Adaptive behavior in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Adaptive behavior” 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 “Adaptive behavior” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Adaptive behavior" means the effectiveness or degree to which the defendant meets the standards of personal independence and social responsibility expected of the defendant's age and cultural group. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-753)
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