Arizona legal term
Financial instrument in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Financial instrument” 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 instrument” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Financial instrument" means any check, draft, money order, certificate of deposit, letter of credit, bill of exchange, credit card or marketable security or any other written instrument as defined in section 13-2001 that is transferable for value. 11. (A.R.S. § 13-2301)
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