The proposed bill, SB1412, amends existing Arizona law regarding shoplifting offenses. It stipulates that any time a person spends on absconder status while on probation, escape status, or incarcerated will not be counted when determining if they have previously committed or been convicted of two or more specified offenses (such as burglary, shoplifting, robbery, organized retail theft, or theft) within the past five years. This change affects the classification of the crime, specifically whether it qualifies as a class 4 felony.

Additionally, the bill provides a definition for "escape," which includes unauthorized departures from custody or failure to report to begin serving a term of incarceration. The bill also makes technical changes to the language regarding the value thresholds for different classes of shoplifting felonies and misdemeanors, adjusting the amounts for various classifications. Overall, the bill aims to clarify the criteria for determining repeat offenses in shoplifting cases while excluding certain periods of incarceration from that calculation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1805
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-1805