Arizona legal term
Written instrument in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Written instrument” 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 “Written instrument” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Written instrument" means either: (a) Any paper, document or other instrument that contains written or printed matter or its equivalent. (A.R.S. § 13-2001)
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