juveniles; hearing; sentence reduction

SB 1731 would allow Arizona courts to reduce prison sentences for individuals who were under 18 when they committed a crime and are serving more than 25 years, after they have served a minimum number of years (exact number to be specified in the bill). The court must hold a hearing within 90 days of a defendant's motion, and sentence reduction is presumed unless the state proves the defendant poses a public safety threat. Courts must consider factors like the defendant's age at the time of the offense, rehabilitation efforts, completion of educational programs, and their role in the crime. If reduced, the new sentence must be a fixed term (not indefinite or life), and defendants denied relief cannot reapply for two years. The bill applies specifically to juvenile offenders serving lengthy sentences, aiming to provide a pathway for sentence review based on rehabilitation.