When You Turn 18

According to Arizona law, an adult is a person 18 or older (A.R.S. §1-215 (3)). Certain rights and responsibilities may apply before your 18th birthday if a court has found you to be emancipated (A.R.S. §12-2454). Turning 18 brings many new legal rights, but also new responsibilities. As an adult, you are legally accountable for your actions, so it’s important to understand the laws that apply to you. This guide aims to give you a basic understanding of some important Arizona laws that may impact you When You Turn 18. Please note that this guide is not legal advice and does not cover every legal issue you may encounter. For additional legal information, please visit AzLawHelp.org.

To request free When Your Turn 18 Booklets or posters, visit https://www.azbf.org/get-involved/publications.

El folleto también está disponible en español. Si desea ver una copia, por favor visite https://lawforkids.org/know-your-rights/wyt18/when-you-turn-18-booklet-spanish.

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Laws may have changed since the last time this article was updated. The current and most up-to-date laws can be accessed here.