Arizona legal term
Drug dependent person in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Drug dependent 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 “Drug dependent person” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Drug dependent person" means a person who is using a substance that is listed in paragraph 6, 19, 20, 21 or 28 of this section and who is in a state of psychological or physical dependence, or both, arising from the use of that substance. 12. (A.R.S. § 13-3401)
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