Arizona legal term
Biological evidence in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Biological evidence” 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 “Biological evidence” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Biological evidence" includes a sexual assault forensic examination kit, semen, blood, saliva, hair, skin tissue or other identified biological material. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-4221)
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