Arizona legal term
Physician in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Physician” 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 “Physician” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Physician" means a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathy who is licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 13 or 17 or any other individual legally authorized by this state to perform abortions. (A.R.S. § 13-3603.01)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Consideration for referral of patient, client or customer
- Duty to give information and assistance
- Duty to report abuse, physical injury, neglect and denial or deprivation of medical or surgical care or nourishment of minors
- Blood and breath tests
- Duty of physician or attendant upon treating certain wounds
- Unlawful mutilation
Related terms in the same statutes
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