SB 1343 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

probation supervision; transfer

SB 1343 allows individuals on probation in Arizona to request a transfer of their probation supervision to another county if they relocate. To qualify, probationers must submit a written request with proof of housing, employment, or family caregiving needs, along with documentation supporting their relocation plans. The probation office must verify these details, assess victim safety concerns, and forward the request to the receiving county within seven business days. This change aims to support probationers' stability during relocation while maintaining oversight and victim protections. The bill does not alter existing probation fees, supervision terms, or revocation procedures.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Signed May 7, 2025
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What changed between versions

Senate Engrossed Version Chaptered Version · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill was formatted and finalized as Chapter 138, adding new provisions for probation transfers between counties and clarifying reporting requirements. The changes include adding subsections K through N which establish a courtesy transfer process for probationers moving between counties, require probation officers to accommodate various personal obligations when setting reporting schedules, and clarify how probation terms apply when defendants meet specific statutory criteria.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on probation supervision and transfer procedures, but applicability was expanded with new transfer mechanisms and reporting flexibility.
REQUIREMENT

Added new subsection K requiring courts to allow remote reporting options and mandate that probation officers consider work schedules, family obligations, treatment programs, transportation, and medical needs when setting reporting requirements.

Added new subsections L through N establishing a courtesy transfer process allowing probationers to request transfers to another county with proof of employment, housing, or family caregiver obligations, requiring receiving departments to approve transfers within seven business days unless victim safety is at risk.

Modified subsection J to clarify that defendants meeting criteria in sections 13-901.01 or 13-3422 may be placed on probation under either section, with probation terms limited to those authorized by this section and not violating section 13-901.01.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provision preventing receiving counties from returning transferred probationers to original counties for violations or new offenses, except for revocation hearings or court orders.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 27, 2025 · House Apr 30, 2025

How they voted

290
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Feb 27, 2025
D Democratic13
12 Yea 1
92% Yea
R Republican17
17 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
2
May 7, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Shawnna Bolick
Shawnna Bolick
RRepublican
AZ
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