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Residential treatment services in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Residential treatment services” 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 “Residential treatment services” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Residential treatment services" means services, other than psychiatric acute care services, that are provided by a level one behavioral health facility. (A.R.S. § 8-271)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.