Arizona legal term
Juvenile defendant in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Juvenile defendant” 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 defendant” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Juvenile defendant" means a juvenile against whom a petition is filed seeking to have the juvenile adjudicated delinquent. 14. (A.R.S. § 8-382)
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