The definitions in A.R.S. § 41-1661 apply to this Article. Additionally, unless the context otherwise requires:

“Academy” means the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry in Tucson, Arizona, or a satellite location authorized by the Director.

“Appointment” means the selection of an individual as a correctional officer.

“Applicant” means an individual who applies to be a correctional officer.

“Cadet” means an individual who is attending the academy and, upon graduation, will become a state correctional officer.

“Dangerous drug or narcotic” is defined in R13-4-101.

“Department” means the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry.

“State correctional officer” means an individual employed by the Department in the correctional officer series.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 16, 1992, filed June 16, 1992 (Supp. 82-2). Reference to “Council” changed to “Board” and definitions relabeled accordingly (Supp. 94-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 3201, effective July 11, 2002 (Supp. 02-3). Amended by final rulemaking a 22 A.A.R. 555, effective April 8, 2016 (Supp. 16-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 1044 (May 20, 2022), effective July 3, 2022 (Supp. 22-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 924 (March 28, 2025), effective May 4, 2025 (Supp. 25-1).