The proposed bill would update current statutes by establishing the Sheriff's Criminal Justice Commission (SCJC) and repealing the existing Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC). The SCJC would be composed of appointed members, including county sheriffs and municipal law enforcement chiefs, and would inherit the authority and responsibilities of the ACJC. Key provisions include the requirement for regular meetings, annual reporting on law enforcement activities and recidivism rates, and the ability to accept and spend public and private grants. The bill also specifies a termination date for the SCJC on July 1, 2033, and mandates a reporting requirement by March 1, 2026, to evaluate the commission's duties. In terms of statutory changes, the bill introduces new section 41-2404 detailing the SCJC's membership and responsibilities, while repealing sections 41-2404 and 41-3025.01 from current law. The transition of all administrative matters, records, and personnel from the ACJC to the SCJC is set to be effective July 1, 2025, with a retroactive clause ensuring recognition from that date. Overall, the bill aims to streamline governance in Arizona's criminal justice system by focusing on sheriff-led oversight and consolidating existing frameworks.

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