Arizona legal term
Public official in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Public official” 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 official” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Public official" means a person who is duly elected or appointed to Congress, the legislature, a statewide office or a county, city or town office. (A.R.S. § 13-2401)
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