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Terrorism in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Terrorism” 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 “Terrorism” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Terrorism" means any felony, including any completed or preparatory offense, that involves the use of a deadly weapon or a weapon of mass destruction or the intentional or knowing infliction of serious physical injury with the intent to do any of the following: (a) Influence the policy or affect the conduct of this state or any of the political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities of this state. (A.R.S. § 13-2301)

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