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Matching funds in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Matching funds” 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 “Matching funds” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Matching funds" means state monies distributed by the supreme court to a participating county on a four-to-one ratio provided by the state and participating county respectively. (A.R.S. § 8-261)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.