Arizona legal term
Public agency in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Public agency” 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 “Public agency” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Public agency" means this state, any city, county, municipal corporation or district, any Arizona federally recognized Native American tribe or any other public authority that is located in whole or in part in this state and that provides police, fire fighting, medical or other emergency services. (A.R.S. § 13-1709)
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