The proposed bill amends various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to firearms and domestic violence. Key changes include the establishment of a $15 surcharge for post-adjudication petitions in domestic relations cases, which will fund domestic relations education and mediation programs. Additionally, the bill modifies the fees associated with filing for annulment, dissolution of marriage, and legal separation, increasing the fee from $65 to $65. It also clarifies that petitioners and defendants in protection order cases will not incur fees for filing or responding, and it updates the language regarding the transfer of firearms for individuals prohibited from possession due to domestic violence offenses.

Significantly, the bill introduces new procedures for the transfer of firearms from individuals subject to protection orders, including requirements for law enforcement agencies to provide proof of transfer and set compliance hearings to confirm that transfers have occurred. It also stipulates that individuals may not be prosecuted for possessing a firearm if they are in compliance with the transfer order. The bill aims to enhance the enforcement of firearm prohibitions for individuals involved in domestic violence cases, thereby improving safety for victims. The act may be cited as "Jordin's Law."

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-284, 13-3101, 13-3601.03, 13-3602, 12-904, 12-1809, 12-907, 12-2107, 14-3938, 12-404, 25-413, 25-412, 12-284.03, 32-1166.06, 12-2456, 36-540, 13-925, 13-3601, 13-705, 13-1102, 13-1103, 13-1104, 13-1202, 13-1203, 13-1204, 13-1303, 13-1304, 13-1406, 13-2904, 13-3102