Arizona legal term
Custodial agency in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Custodial agency” 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 “Custodial agency” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Custodial agency" means any law enforcement officer or agency, a sheriff or municipal jailer, the state department of corrections or a secure mental health facility that has custody of a person who is arrested or in custody for a criminal offense. 9. (A.R.S. § 13-4401)
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