Arizona legal term
Petition in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Petition” 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 “Petition” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Petition" means a written statement of the essential facts that allege delinquency, incorrigibility or dependency. 28. (A.R.S. § 8-201)
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