HB2433 proposes amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the Mental Health Transition Pilot Program. The bill allows eligible inmates to be released from confinement three months earlier than their earliest release date if they have not been convicted of certain serious offenses, such as specified sexual offenses, arson, or violent crimes involving death, physical injury, or the use of a deadly weapon. The inmates must still meet the program's eligibility criteria, which include not having major rule violations and agreeing to provide specific information for recidivism reports.

The bill also stipulates that eligible inmates must receive services from the Mental Health Transition Pilot Program for at least 90 days or for the duration of the inmate's release, whichever is longer. This change aims to facilitate the transition of mentally ill inmates back into the community by providing them with necessary support services. The bill includes conforming changes to align with the new provisions and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 31-291
House Engrossed Version: 31-291
Chaptered Version: 31-291