Arizona legal term
Occupied residential structure in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Occupied residential structure” 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 “Occupied residential structure” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Occupied residential structure" means an edifice of a type that is generally used to house human beings. (A.R.S. § 13-3885)
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