Arizona legal term
Working animal in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Working animal” 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 “Working animal” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Working animal" means a horse or dog that is used by a law enforcement agency, that is specially trained for law enforcement work and that is under the control of a handler. (A.R.S. § 13-2910)
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