This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the restoration of civil rights for individuals with felony convictions. Under the new provisions, individuals who have completed probation or received an absolute discharge from imprisonment will have their right to vote automatically restored upon final discharge, regardless of whether they have previously been convicted of a felony or have paid all victim restitution. This change is reflected in the insertions that clarify the automatic restoration of voting rights at various stages of discharge, while maintaining the current law that allows individuals to apply for restoration of other civil rights.

Additionally, the bill introduces a definition of "final discharge" to clarify the conditions under which civil rights are restored. The current law remains unchanged for individuals who have not completed their probation or paid restitution, as they must still apply to the court for restoration of their civil rights, which remains at the discretion of the judicial officer. Overall, the bill aims to simplify and expedite the restoration process, particularly concerning voting rights, while preserving the existing framework for other civil rights restoration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-907, 13-908, 13-3101, 13-704, 13-706, 13-910