Arizona legal term
Emergency responder in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Emergency responder” 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 “Emergency responder” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Emergency responder" means municipal, county or state law enforcement officers, firefighters or emergency medical services personnel. 2. (A.R.S. § 28-678)
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