Arizona legal term
Qualified young adult in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Qualified young adult” 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 young adult” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Qualified young adult" means a former dependent child who is at least eighteen years of age and not over twenty-one years of age, who meets the criteria for an extended foster care program pursuant to section 8-521.02 and who signs a voluntary agreement to participate in the program. 31. (A.R.S. § 8-201)
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