Arizona legal term
Delinquency hearing in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Delinquency hearing” 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 hearing” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Delinquency hearing" means a proceeding in the juvenile court to determine whether a juvenile has committed a specific delinquent act as set forth in a petition. 12. (A.R.S. § 8-201)
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