This bill proposes to repeal sections 13-716 and 13-718 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which currently govern certain aspects of parole eligibility. In doing so, it amends sections 13-2308.01 and 41-1604.09 to reflect these changes. Specifically, the bill removes references to the repealed sections in the context of parole eligibility for individuals sentenced to life imprisonment, thereby streamlining the legal framework surrounding parole for these offenders.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the recertification process for prisoners eligible for parole. It changes the timeframe for recertification from "not less than one nor more than four months" to "not less than one or more than four months," clarifying the process. Furthermore, it updates the eligibility criteria for individuals sentenced to life imprisonment by specifying that it applies to those who commit a felony offense on or after January 1, 1994, rather than referencing the repealed sections. Overall, these updates aim to simplify and clarify the statutes related to parole eligibility.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-716, 13-718, 13-2308.01, 41-1604.09, 31-233