Arizona legal term
Relative in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Relative” 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 “Relative” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Relative" means a parent or stepparent, ancestor, descendant, sibling, uncle or aunt, including an adoptive relative of the same degree through marriage or adoption, or a spouse. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-1301)
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