Arizona legal term
Trier of fact in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Trier of fact” 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 “Trier of fact” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Trier of fact" means a jury unless the defendant and the state waive a jury, in which case the trier of fact shall be the court. 2. (A.R.S. § 13-752)
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