Arizona legal term
Qualified expert in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Qualified expert” 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 “Qualified expert” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Qualified expert" means a psychologist or psychiatrist who: (a) Is familiar with inpatient and outpatient treatment services in this state. (A.R.S. § 13-3991)
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