Arizona legal term
Tort victim in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Tort victim” 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 “Tort victim” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Tort victim" means any of the following: (a) A person whose property has been damaged as a result of any accident that may result in a civil action, criminal action or claim for tort damages by or against another person. (A.R.S. § 13-2924)
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