Arizona legal term
Child abuse in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Child abuse” 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 “Child abuse” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Child abuse" means child abuse pursuant to section 13-3623. 3. (A.R.S. § 13-3620)
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