Arizona legal term
Referral in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Referral” 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 “Referral” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Referral" means a report that is submitted to the juvenile court and that alleges that a child is dependent or incorrigible or that a juvenile has committed a delinquent or criminal act. 32. (A.R.S. § 8-201)
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