Arizona legal term
Oral communication in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Oral communication” 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 “Oral communication” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Oral communication" means a spoken communication that is uttered by a person who exhibits an expectation that the communication is not subject to interception under circumstances justifying the expectation but does not include any electronic communication. 9. (A.R.S. § 13-3001)
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