Arizona legal term
Detention hearing in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Detention 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 “Detention hearing” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Detention hearing" means the accused's initial appearance before the court to determine release before adjudication. 11. (A.R.S. § 8-382)
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