The proposed bill amends Arizona law regarding lifetime probation for individuals convicted of sexual offenses. Under the new provisions, individuals placed on lifetime probation will be prohibited from petitioning the court to terminate their probation before a specified period: 20 years for class 2 or 3 felony convictions and 10 years for class 4, 5, or 6 felony convictions. An exception is made for individuals under 22 years old who were convicted of offenses committed when they were under 18, provided they request an annual probation review hearing.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the probation department must conduct an investigation of arrest notifications and warrant checks to ensure there are no current or pending criminal charges against a person on probation before recommending any modification or early termination of their probation. The court is also barred from modifying or terminating probation if there are any pending charges against the individual. These changes aim to enhance public safety and ensure that individuals on lifetime probation for serious offenses are closely monitored.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-425.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-912, 13-922