Arizona legal term
Seizure for forfeiture in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Seizure for forfeiture” 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 “Seizure for forfeiture” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Seizure for forfeiture" means seizure of property by a peace officer and either: (a) There is an assertion by the seizing agency or by an attorney for the state that the property is subject to forfeiture. (A.R.S. § 13-4301)
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