Arizona legal term
Incompetent to stand trial in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Incompetent to stand trial” 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 “Incompetent to stand trial” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Incompetent to stand trial" means that as a result of a mental illness, defect or disability a defendant is unable to understand the nature and object of the proceeding or to assist in the defendant's defense. (A.R.S. § 13-4501)
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