State v. Hon. kemp/apolinar Altamirano

Summary

The court held that Arizona's statutory framework for determining intellectual disability is constitutionally valid and remains consistent with current medical standards. It further held that a court must conduct an overall assessment of strengths and weaknesses within the conceptual, social, and practical life-skill categories, then determine whether any deficits affect the defendant's ability to meet expected standards of personal independence and social responsibility. Because the trial court did not complete that assessment, the court vacated the court of appeals' order, reversed the trial court, and remanded for a new determination.