Arizona legal term
Emotional distress in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Emotional distress” 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 “Emotional distress” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Emotional distress" means significant mental suffering or distress that may, but does not have to, require medical or other professional treatment or counseling. (A.R.S. § 13-2923)
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