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Delinquency proceeding in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Delinquency proceeding” 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 proceeding” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Delinquency proceeding" means any hearing, argument or other matter that is scheduled or held by a juvenile court judge, commissioner or hearing officer and that relates to an alleged or adjudicated delinquent offense. 8. (A.R.S. § 8-382)

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