Arizona legal term
Alien in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Alien” 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 “Alien” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Alien" means a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States as described in 8 United States code section 1101. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-4295)
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