Criminal Justice

SB 1748 requires Arizona law enforcement agencies to provide crime victims with clear materials allowing them to "opt in" to receive notifications about their case, including arrests, court dates, and case updates. Once a victim opts in (only once), they automatically receive notifications from all relevant state agencies without needing to repeat the request. Victims can also opt out at any time, and agencies must share this change across all departments. The bill streamlines communication while preserving existing victim rights under Arizona law, directly affecting all crime victims in Arizona who interact with law enforcement.

SB 1248 requires counties operating juvenile detention centers to provide education programs for all school-age youth held there, with county school superintendents and juvenile court judges agreeing on program delivery. It establishes state standards for these programs and creates a funding mechanism: counties receive a base amount ($100,000 for 2019-2020) plus variable funding based on the number of instructional days (240+ minutes daily) each youth receives, with additional support for youth with disabilities. The bill also extends similar education program requirements and funding rules to county jails for minors under 21 without high school diplomas. This directly affects juvenile detention/jail facilities, youth in custody, and county school systems managing these programs.

Arizona's SB 1829 amends probation statutes to prohibit early termination of probation for adults convicted of "dangerous crimes against children" (as defined in §13-705), unless the defendant was under 18 at the time of the offense. The bill directly affects adult offenders convicted of such crimes by requiring them to complete their full probation term without court discretion to shorten it. Key provisions include mandating restitution to victims, requiring a $65 monthly probation fee (funded into the adult probation services account), and adding remote reporting options for probation compliance. The law maintains existing probation rules but specifically restricts early discharge for these serious offenses.

SCR 1047 is a constitutional resolution (requiring voter approval) that establishes an Attorney General marijuana enforcement fund and a receiver system for social equity marijuana licenses. It creates a dedicated fund using existing marijuana-related monies to investigate fraud, enforce social equity program rules, support reentry programs for prior marijuana offenses, and fund community grants. The bill allows the Attorney General to appoint a receiver to take control of a social equity license if fraud, non-compliance, or predatory agreements occur, with strict qualifications for receivers. This directly affects social equity marijuana license holders, particularly those who may face license revocation or restoration processes due to violations. The resolution aims to strengthen enforcement of marijuana licensing rules while prioritizing community impact and program integrity.

SB 1032 appropriates $1.5 million from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Corrections Oversight Fund, established under Arizona law. This funding directly supports the Independent Correctional Oversight Office (ICOO) in carrying out its duties to monitor prison conditions and oversight activities as defined in Title 41, Chapter 59 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The bill does not create new policies but provides operational resources for the existing oversight office. This is a procedural budget allocation, not a substantive legislative change.

SB 1077 amends Arizona law to specifically criminalize using interactive computer services (like websites or apps) to facilitate, promote, or solicit prostitution involving minors. This provision is added to Section E of the dangerous crimes against children statute, making such online activity a "dangerous crime against children in the first degree." The bill establishes sentencing ranges of 13 to 27 years in prison for first-time offenders and 23 to 37 years for those with prior convictions. It directly affects individuals who use digital platforms to engage in or promote child prostitution, imposing stricter penalties than standard prostitution offenses.