Arizona legal term
Mental health expert in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Mental health expert” 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 “Mental health expert” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Mental health expert" means a physician who is licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 13 or 17 or a psychologist who is licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 19.1 and who is: (a) Familiar with this state's competency standards and statutes and criminal and involuntary commitment statutes. (A.R.S. § 13-4501)
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