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Incorrigible child in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Incorrigible child” 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 “Incorrigible child” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Incorrigible child" means a child who: (a) Is adjudicated as a child who refuses to obey the reasonable and proper orders or directions of a parent, guardian or custodian and who is beyond the control of that person. (A.R.S. § 8-201)

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