Arizona legal term
Post-conviction relief proceeding in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Post-conviction relief proceeding” 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 “Post-conviction relief proceeding” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Post-conviction relief proceeding" means a contested argument or evidentiary hearing that is held in open court and that involves a request for relief from a conviction or sentence. 16. (A.R.S. § 13-4401)
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