The proposed bill HB2883 amends Arizona's parole eligibility laws, allowing individuals who have committed felony offenses to be eligible for parole, with the exception of those who have received a definite term sentence and are subject to community supervision. This change removes the previous limitation that only individuals who committed offenses before January 1, 1994, or those sentenced to life imprisonment could be considered for parole.

Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for the recertification process of prisoners denied parole, stipulating that they must be recertified by the director within a timeframe of one to four months after their denial, unless otherwise specified by the board of executive clemency. The bill also clarifies that the rules governing this process will remain in effect pending legislative review, and if no concurrent resolution is passed within a year, the rules will be deemed approved. Overall, the bill aims to broaden parole eligibility and streamline the recertification process for prisoners.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1604.09