juvenile convicted as adult; sentencing
SB 1719 would expand when juveniles (ages 14-17) in Arizona can be tried as adults for certain serious offenses, including murder, forcible sexual assault, armed robbery, and violent felonies. It requires a court hearing to determine if a juvenile qualifies as a "chronic felony offender" (with two prior felony convictions), and if so, the case continues in adult court. Crucially, the bill prohibits courts from imposing death, life without parole, or sentences totaling 25+ years ("de facto life") when sentencing juveniles convicted as adults, though judges may reduce sentences below minimums. This directly affects juveniles aged 14-17 accused of specific violent or repeated felony offenses, particularly those with prior felony records.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Sally Gonzales
DDemocratic
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