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Juvenile court in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Juvenile court” 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 “Juvenile court” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Juvenile court" means the juvenile division of the superior court when exercising its jurisdiction over children in any proceeding relating to delinquency, dependency or incorrigibility. 22. (A.R.S. § 8-201)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.