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Level one behavioral health facility in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Level one behavioral health facility” 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 “Level one behavioral health facility” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Level one behavioral health facility" means a behavioral health service agency that is licensed by the department of health services and that provides a structured treatment setting with twenty-four hour a day supervision and an intensive treatment program. 5. (A.R.S. § 8-271)

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