Arizona legal term
Delinquent person in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Delinquent person” 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 person” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Delinquent person" includes any person under the age of eighteen years who violates a law of this state, or an ordinance of a county, city or town defining crime. 3. (A.R.S. § 13-3612)
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