This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding victims' rights in Arizona. It broadens the responsibility of providing information to crime victims by including the charging prosecutorial agency as an entity required to provide free copies of police reports, video recordings, and transcripts. Specifically, it allows victims or their immediate family members, if the victim is killed or incapacitated, to receive these materials from both the investigating law enforcement agency and the charging prosecutorial agency at no charge. Additionally, the bill clarifies that victims must be informed about the procedures and resources available to protect them in cases of domestic violence.

The bill also introduces a definition for "domestic violence offense" and makes technical and conforming changes to existing language. It modifies existing provisions to ensure that victims of domestic violence or sexual offenses have the right to receive necessary documentation from both the law enforcement agency and the prosecutorial agency. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the support and resources available to victims of crime in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-386, 13-4405, 39-127, 8-384, 8-385, 13-1414, 13-3601, 8-323, 8-398, 13-4403, 13-4404, 39-129, 13-4417
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-386, 13-4405, 39-127, 8-384, 8-385, 13-1414, 13-3601, 8-323, 8-398, 13-4403, 13-4404, 39-129, 13-4417
Chaptered Version: 8-386, 13-4405, 39-127, 8-384, 8-385, 13-1414, 13-3601, 8-323, 8-398, 13-4403, 13-4404, 39-129, 13-4417