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Financial institution in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Financial institution” 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 “Financial institution” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Financial institution" means a bank, insurance company, credit union, savings and loan association, investment trust or other organization held out to the public as a place of deposit for funds or medium of savings or collective investment. 4. (A.R.S. § 13-2201)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.