Arizona legal term
Governmental function in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Governmental function” 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 “Governmental function” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Governmental function" means any activity that a public servant is legally authorized to undertake on behalf of a government. 22. (A.R.S. § 13-105)
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