Criminal Justice (Probation & Parole)

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4158: criminal justice; 2026-2027

This Arizona bill creates a new transition program that allows eligible inmates to serve up to ninety days in the community before their full release. To qualify, inmates must meet specific criteria, such as having a minimum or medium custody classification, making satisfactory progress in prison programming, and agreeing to provide post-release information, while those convicted of sexual offenses or serious violent crimes are excluded. The program requires private or nonprofit providers to offer services like counseling, job placement, and family reunification, and it mandates that victims be notified and given a chance to object before an inmate can be released early. Additionally, the bill establishes a dedicated fund to cover program costs and requires the state department to submit annual reports on the number of participants, the types of services provided, and recidivism rates.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates a transition program to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation through community-based reentry.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1662: probation supervision; least restrictive conditions

SB 1662 (Arizona Revised Statutes §13-901) requires courts to impose probation conditions that are "reasonably necessary" for public safety, rehabilitation, and helping defendants live lawfully - using validated risk assessments to tailor requirements to individual needs. It mandates probation officers to waive unnecessary standard conditions and justify any special condition as the least restrictive option needed to meet these goals. The bill also establishes a $65 monthly probation fee (waivable for indigent individuals) to fund adult probation services, with fees directed to county probation funds. These changes directly affect individuals on probation in Arizona courts by standardizing how conditions are set and funded.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates least restrictive probation conditions via risk assessments to prioritize rehabilitation over unnecessary restrictions, aligning with reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1767: ADOC; director; educational programs

SB 1767 requires Arizona state prisons to fund specific educational programs - including functional literacy, GED preparation, vocational training, and postsecondary courses in industries like healthcare and technology - using a dedicated budget. It prohibits using these funds for inmates sentenced to death, life imprisonment without parole, or classified as maximum custody, but allows programs for minors under 18 and disabled inmates under 22. The bill also explicitly bans policies excluding inmates serving natural life or life without parole from educational or vocational opportunities. These changes apply directly to all Arizona state correctional facilities and their inmate populations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates dedicated budget allocation for prison educational programs (literacy, GED, vocational training), advancing state fiscal management of corrections spending for essential services.92% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds prison educational programs (literacy, GED, vocational) to reduce recidivism, directly advancing rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExplicitly funds technology-related postsecondary courses in prisons as part of mandated educational programs, directly advancing tech workforce development.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1709: dangerous crimes; children; probation revocation

SB 1709 requires Arizona courts to impose a mandatory $65 monthly fee for adults on probation (unless the court determines they cannot pay), with fees collected to fund adult probation services. It adds provisions allowing remote reporting for probationers to accommodate work, family care, or treatment needs, and establishes a process for transferring probation supervision between counties under specific conditions. The bill also clarifies that probation fees must be paid to county treasurers for the adult probation services fund, not to courts directly. It directly affects individuals placed on probation in Arizona, particularly those in supervised probation programs, by adding this financial obligation and modifying reporting requirements. The bill does not change probation revocation rules for dangerous crimes involving children, as its title suggests, but focuses on administrative and fee-related procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandatory fees fund probation services; remote reporting accommodates work/family care, reducing recidivism risk per reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SCR 1047: public benefits; fraud; remedies

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly funds reentry programs for prior marijuana offenses, a direct criminal justice reform measure to reduce recidivism and support rehabilitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Probation & Parole

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1774: voting rights; restoration.

SB 1774 automatically restores voting rights for Arizona residents who completed probation or prison time for their first felony conviction, without requiring them to file an application. This applies after "final discharge" (completion of probation or absolute release from prison), provided they've paid all victim restitution. Other civil rights (like jury service) are restored automatically only if restitution is paid, but voting rights are restored regardless of restitution payment. The bill does not change firearm rights, which remain restricted for certain serious offenses and require separate court processes. This replaces the previous system where individuals had to apply for voting rights restoration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestores voting rights automatically post-sentence for first-time felons without restitution requirement, promoting reintegration and civil rights - key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Corrections Probation & Parole

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1780: SNAP eligibility; probation compliance

Arizona's SB 1780 modifies SNAP (food assistance) eligibility for individuals convicted of certain drug-related felonies. It allows people convicted after 1996 of a felony involving controlled substances to qualify for SNAP benefits if they complete substance abuse treatment, are enrolled in treatment, or comply with probation terms including drug testing. The bill requires random drug testing as a condition of eligibility and mandates more frequent testing for applicants whose offenses occurred within 24 months of applying. This change directly affects individuals with specific drug felony convictions seeking food assistance, altering their eligibility criteria under Arizona law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ties SNAP eligibility to substance abuse treatment compliance, promoting rehabilitation over punitive exclusion for drug felony offenders.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ties SNAP eligibility to substance abuse treatment compliance, directly promoting healthcare access as a condition for benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Substance Abuse

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1802: juveniles; hearing; sentence reduction

SB 1802 allows courts to reduce prison sentences for individuals sentenced to over 25 years for crimes committed before age 18. It requires a hearing where courts must consider factors like the defendant's age at the crime, rehabilitation efforts (e.g., completing education programs), family trauma history, and diminished juvenile culpability. The bill creates a presumption of sentence reduction unless the court finds the person poses a public safety threat, and mandates written reasoning for any denial. It also requires courts to appoint attorneys for defendants at hearings and allows for community supervision upon release. The bill does not affect eligibility for other sentence relief options.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReduces mandatory long sentences for juvenile offenders by mandating rehabilitation and age considerations, aligning with reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole Sentencing

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1770: juveniles; parole eligibility; release presumption

SB 1770 allows juveniles sentenced as adults to 25+ years for offenses committed before age 18 to become eligible for parole after serving 15 years. It requires parole hearings considering specific factors like the person’s age at the offense, rehabilitation efforts, family history, and diminished culpability of youth. The bill establishes a presumption in favor of release, which can only be overcome by evidence the individual remains a public safety risk. It also prohibits courts from imposing death, life without parole, or sentences totaling 25+ years for juvenile offenders. This applies to current and future juvenile offenders serving long sentences in Arizona.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 1770 establishes parole eligibility after 15 years for juvenile offenders sentenced as adults, creates a release presumption, and prioritizes rehabilitation/rehabilitation factors over punitive measures - directly advancing criminal justice ref...92% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1784: juveniles; sentence reduction; hearing

SB 1784 allows courts to reduce prison sentences for individuals who were under 18 when they committed serious offenses and have served at least 15 years. It requires a court hearing to determine if the person poses a public safety risk, considering factors like their age at the time of the offense, rehabilitation efforts, completion of educational programs, and family circumstances. If the court finds no safety risk, it must reduce the sentence to a term below the original minimum, with a presumption in favor of community supervision. The bill applies directly to incarcerated individuals sentenced as juveniles for offenses requiring over 15 years in prison.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReduces sentences for juvenile offenders after 15 years, prioritizing rehabilitation and public safety assessment - aligns with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole

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