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Outpatient assessment in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Outpatient assessment” 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 “Outpatient assessment” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Outpatient assessment" includes all of the following: (a) A psychiatric or psychological assessment, including a clinical interview with a child. (A.R.S. § 8-271)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.