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Secure state mental health facility in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Secure state mental health facility” 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 “Secure state mental health facility” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Secure state mental health facility" means a secure behavioral health residential facility that is licensed pursuant to section 36-425.06. 7. (A.R.S. § 13-4501)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.