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Expert in intellectual disabilities in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Expert in intellectual disabilities” 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 “Expert in intellectual disabilities” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Expert in intellectual disabilities" means a psychologist or physician licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 13, 17 or 19.1 with at least five years' experience in the testing or testing assessment, evaluation and diagnosis of intellectual disabilities. 3. (A.R.S. § 13-753)

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