Arizona legal term
Judge in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Judge” 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 “Judge” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Judge" means a judge of the United States district court, the United States court of appeals, the United States magistrate court, the United States bankruptcy court, the Arizona court of appeals, the superior court or a municipal court. 7. (A.R.S. § 13-2401)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Racing on highways
- Avoidance of command of writ
- Drive by shooting
- Involving or using minors in drug offenses
- Possession, use, sale or transfer of marijuana, peyote, prescription drugs, dangerous drugs or narcotic drugs or manufacture of dangerous drugs in a drug free school zone
- Reckless driving
- Unlawful animal ownership or possession
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.