The bill SB1436 proposes to expand the list of felony offenses that qualify for lifetime no-contact injunctions to include stalking, voyeurism, and aggravated assault by way of strangulation or domestic violence. Currently, the law allows for such injunctions to be issued against defendants convicted of dangerous offenses, serious offenses, violent or aggravated felonies, or felony sexual offenses. The new bill aims to enhance victim protection by including these additional offenses, thereby allowing victims of these crimes to request lifetime injunctions against their offenders.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the newly added offenses must be classified as felony offenses, ensuring that only serious crimes warrant the issuance of lifetime injunctions. This amendment is intended to strengthen the legal framework surrounding victim protection in Arizona, providing a more comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of victims of various forms of violence and harassment. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date following its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-719
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-719
Chaptered Version: 13-719