Arizona legal term
Propensity to reoffend in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Propensity to reoffend” 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 “Propensity to reoffend” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Propensity to reoffend" means the likelihood that a person will violently reoffend based on the person's history of criminal behavior or involvement in the criminal justice system. 9. (A.R.S. § 13-3991)
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