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Lessee in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Lessee” 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 “Lessee” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Lessee" includes a bailee and means a natural person who leases, offers to lease or is offered the lease of a motor vehicle under a lease contract. 5. (A.R.S. § 13-3717)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.