Arizona legal term
Contacted by a law enforcement officer in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Contacted by a law enforcement officer” 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 “Contacted by a law enforcement officer” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Contacted by a law enforcement officer" means a lawful traffic or criminal investigation, arrest or detention or an investigatory stop by a law enforcement officer that is based on reasonable suspicion that an offense has been or is about to be committed. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-3102)
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