Arizona legal term
Preconviction custody in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Preconviction custody” 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 “Preconviction custody” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Preconviction custody" means the confinement of a person in a jail in this state or another state after the person is arrested for or charged with a felony offense. 37. (A.R.S. § 13-105)
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