Arizona legal term
Delinquency in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Delinquency” 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 “Delinquency” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Delinquency" means any act that tends to debase or injure the morals, health or welfare of a child. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-3612)
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