Arizona legal term
Sexual abuse in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Sexual abuse” 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 “Sexual abuse” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Sexual abuse" includes any offense in chapter 14 or 35.1 of this title or section 13-3212. 3. (A.R.S. § 13-1430)
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