Arizona legal term
School safety zone in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “School safety zone” 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 “School safety zone” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"School safety zone" means any of the following: (a) The area within three hundred feet of a school or its accompanying grounds. (A.R.S. § 13-709)
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