Arizona legal term
Transient in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Transient” 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 “Transient” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Transient" means a person who does not have a single and permanent dwelling place. (A.R.S. § 13-3821)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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