Arizona legal term
Justice in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Justice” 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 “Justice” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Justice" means a justice of the United States or Arizona supreme court or a justice of the peace. 8. (A.R.S. § 13-2401)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Failure to maintain adequate records
- Payment of account of agent
- Unlawful animal ownership or possession
- Unlawful disclosure of an indictment, information or complaint
- Unlawful grand jury disclosure
- Unlawful use of electronic firearm tracking technology
- Driving or actual physical control while under the extreme influence of intoxicating liquor
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.