Arizona legal term
Private prison security officer in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Private prison security officer” 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 “Private prison security officer” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Private prison security officer" means a security officer who is employed by a private contractor that contracts with a governmental entity to provide detention or incarceration facility services for offenders. 6. (A.R.S. § 13-1210)
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