Arizona legal term
Dually adjudicated child in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Dually adjudicated child” 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 “Dually adjudicated child” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Dually adjudicated child" means a child who is found to be dependent or temporarily subject to court jurisdiction pending an adjudication of a dependency petition and who is alleged or found to have committed a delinquent or incorrigible act. 2. (A.R.S. § 8-271)
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