This bill proposes to update current statutes by establishing the Sheriff's Criminal Justice Commission (SCJC) to replace the existing Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC). The bill includes the repeal of the ACJC and the establishment of the SCJC, which will take effect retroactively on July 1, 2025. It clarifies the appointment process for SCJC members, their terms, and conditions for resignation, while also requiring the SCJC to report on its duties and responsibilities by March 1, 2026. The SCJC will inherit the authority and responsibilities of the ACJC, ensuring continuity in operations. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the composition and responsibilities of the SCJC, which will include county sheriffs, public members with legal experience, and municipal law enforcement chiefs. It mandates the administration of various funds and the collection of criminal justice data, while ensuring that all existing obligations and administrative rules of the ACJC remain in effect until superseded by the SCJC. The act also includes a termination date for the commission in 2033 and certain sections to be repealed in 2034.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-2428
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-2401, 41-2402, 41-2403, 41-2404, 41-2405, 41-2406, 41-2407, 41-2408, 41-2409, 41-2410, 41-2414, 41-2420, 41-2421, 41-3025.01, 41-3033.01, 12-116.01, 41-1730, 41-1830.03, 12-143, 12-141, 13-105, 12-284.03, 41-178, 28-1383, 13-1406, 31-411, 12-116.08, 13-4310, 31-418, 31-467.06, 41-1674, 22-116, 44-313, 41-1750, 11-539, 11-588, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 35-190, 35-313, 35-146, 35-147, 16-954, 12-102.02, 12-102.03, 1997-1998