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Protective supervision in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Protective supervision” 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 “Protective supervision” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Protective supervision" means supervision that is ordered by the juvenile court of children who are found to be dependent or incorrigible. 30. (A.R.S. § 8-201)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.