SB1646 is a bill that amends sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to probation. The bill mandates that courts must issue a warrant for the rearrest of a defendant on probation for a felony conviction if they are charged with a new felony offense committed during their probationary term, except if the person is eligible for drug possession probation or the court has already considered the offense at a prior revocation hearing. Additionally, the bill specifies that a defendant arrested under this provision is not eligible for release while probation revocation proceedings are pending.

The bill also makes technical changes to the language of the law, such as modifying the conditions of probation and the process for revoking probation. It clarifies that the running of the probation period stops during the defendant's unauthorized absence and resumes upon their return. Furthermore, it ensures that time spent in custody is credited towards any imprisonment sentence imposed upon revocation of probation. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-901, 13-903, 13-917, 13-924, 13-913, 13-603, 12-267, 13-902, 31-233, 13-901.01, 13-3422
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-901, 13-903, 13-917, 13-924, 13-913, 13-603, 12-267, 13-902, 31-233, 13-901.01, 13-3422