Arizona legal term
Final disposition in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Final disposition” 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 “Final disposition” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Final disposition" means the ultimate termination of the criminal prosecution of a defendant by a trial court, including dismissal, acquittal or imposition of a sentence. 11. (A.R.S. § 13-4401)
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