The bill SB1117 requires the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) to create a State, County, and Municipal Open Data System on its website, ensuring that data from various criminal justice agencies is reported in a modern, accessible electronic format. It mandates the reporting of specific identifying information related to offenders, victims, and events while prohibiting the release of disaggregated personal identifying information, photographs, or mugshots. Additionally, law enforcement agencies must report the number of sworn peace officers employed annually, and appropriations for this initiative are exempt from lapsing. The bill also removes a previous appropriation of $1.4 million from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025.

The new legislation enhances data transparency and reporting requirements while emphasizing the protection of personal privacy. It introduces definitions for terms like "alleged offender" and "approved criminal justice agency," clarifying the roles of various entities within the criminal justice system. Overall, the bill aims to improve data collection and reporting processes while ensuring sensitive information remains confidential, eliminating the financial burden initially proposed in current law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-4434, 41-2408, 41-2422, 13-4403, 13-3601, 41-1750
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-4434, 41-2408, 41-2422, 13-4403, 13-3601, 41-1750
House Engrossed Version: 13-4434, 41-2408, 41-2422, 13-4403, 13-3601, 41-1750