Arizona legal term
Attorney for the state in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Attorney for the state” 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 “Attorney for the state” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Attorney for the state" means an attorney designated by the attorney general, by a county attorney or by a city attorney to investigate, commence and prosecute an action under this chapter. 3. (A.R.S. § 13-4301)
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