Arizona § 13-606 - Civil commitment after imposition of sentence
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-606 — Civil commitment after imposition of sentence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-606. Civil commitment after imposition of sentence
A. If, after imposition of sentence authorized by section 13-603 and on the basis of the report and recommendations submitted to the court under subsection B of section 13-605, the court believes that the defendant discloses symptoms of mental disorder, the court may proceed as provided in chapter 5 of title 36.
B. After termination of the commitment in subsection A of this section, the defendant shall be returned to the court for release or to serve the unexpired term imposed as authorized by section 13-603. The period of confinement pursuant to the civil commitment shall be credited to the sentence imposed.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-606
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-606 cover?
Section 13-606 ("Civil commitment after imposition of sentence") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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