This bill proposes to repeal section 13-3415 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which currently addresses drug paraphernalia offenses. In addition, it amends several existing statutes, including sections 13-3422, 31-281, and 41-1604.07. The amendments include changes to the eligibility criteria for drug court programs and transition programs for inmates, specifically removing references to drug paraphernalia offenses and updating the language regarding the conditions under which inmates may be released.

The bill also modifies the language surrounding the admission of defendants into drug court programs, changing "prior to" to "before" a guilty plea or trial, and clarifies the eligibility for inmates regarding their prior convictions. It ensures that inmates convicted of certain drug offenses are not excluded from transition programs solely based on housing availability. Additionally, it requires annual reporting on recidivism rates for prisoners released under specific conditions, enhancing accountability and oversight in the treatment of substance abuse within the prison system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3415, 13-3422, 31-281, 41-1604.07, 13-3401, 13-706, 13-901.01, 13-3405, 13-3406, 13-3407, 13-3408, 13-901.03, 41-3751