early termination; sex offender registration

HB 2767 allows certain registered sex offenders in Arizona to petition a court for early termination of their registration requirement after meeting specific time thresholds: 10 years for offenses committed as an adult or 5 years for offenses committed as a juvenile. To qualify, petitioners must prove by clear evidence they have not committed new sex offenses, are not likely to reoffend, and pose no danger to others. The court must hold a hearing with victim notification, and if denied, must state specific reasons for the decision. Petitioners can appeal denials to the court of appeals within 30 days. This bill directly affects individuals already subject to long-term registration under Arizona law.