Arizona legal term
Electronic communication in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Electronic communication” 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 “Electronic communication” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Electronic communication" means a social media post, a wire line, cable, wireless or cellular telephone call, a text message, an instant message or electronic mail. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-2916)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Unlawful use of an electronic communication device by a minor
- Aggravated luring a minor for sexual exploitation
- Child enticement
- Divulging communication service information
- Stalking
- Stored oral, wire and electronic communications
- Use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions
Related terms in the same statutes
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