Arizona legal term
Proceeding in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “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 “Proceeding” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Proceeding" includes an ongoing criminal investigation that could result in the applicant being prohibited by law from receiving a firearm. (A.R.S. § 13-3121)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Blood and breath tests
- Continuous sexual abuse of a child
- Disclosing confidential information relating to ex parte order
- Interfering with a crime scene investigation
- Interfering with judicial proceedings
- Misconduct by a juror
- Sexual exploitation of a minor
- Stored oral, wire and electronic communications
- Unlawful grand jury disclosure
- Driving or actual physical control while under the influence
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.