Arizona legal term
Adult court in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Adult court” 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 “Adult court” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Adult court" means the appropriate justice court, municipal court or criminal division of the superior court that has jurisdiction to hear proceedings concerning offenses committed by juveniles as provided in sections 8-327 and 13-501. 5. (A.R.S. § 8-201)
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