The proposed bill would amend section 8-208 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the language regarding the release of information by the juvenile court. Under the new law, the juvenile court would continue to release all information concerning individuals arrested for criminal offenses to superior court programs or departments, but the phrase "for the purpose of assisting" would be replaced with "to assist" to streamline the language. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the juvenile court must release information to appropriate jail authorities to determine classification, treatment, and security for individuals under eighteen who have been transferred from juvenile court for criminal prosecution.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the language concerning the disclosure of educational records. The current statute's reference to "rights" would be updated to "rights" while removing the phrase "deletion rights." This change aims to ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, maintaining the protection of educational records while clarifying the legal language. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize and clarify existing statutes related to juvenile court procedures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-208