Arizona legal term
Fortified in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Fortified” 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 “Fortified” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Fortified" means the use of steel doors, wooden planking, cross bars, alarm systems, dogs or other means to prevent or impede entry into a building or structure. (A.R.S. § 13-3421)
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