Arizona legal term
Delinquent in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Delinquent” 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 “Delinquent” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Delinquent" means a child who is adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act. 9. (A.R.S. § 8-382)
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