This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding community supervision and the establishment of a home confinement program for eligible inmates. Under the new provisions, inmates who have served at least one year of their sentence and meet specific criteria—including the nature of their convictions and their behavior during incarceration—would be eligible for the home confinement program. The bill outlines detailed eligibility requirements, including the necessity for inmates to find gainful employment or education, and mandates that the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) adopt rules to govern the program, including application processes and criteria for acceptance.

Additionally, the bill modifies the existing statutes related to supervision fees, changing the fee structure and specifying that collected fees will be deposited into the community corrections enhancement fund. It also introduces provisions for electronic monitoring of inmates in the home confinement program, stipulates the conditions under which home confinement can be revoked, and establishes a framework for evaluating the program's effectiveness. The bill further clarifies the roles of supervising corrections officers and the rights of inmates under the home confinement program, ensuring that inmates remain under supervision and subject to specific limitations. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the management of inmates nearing release while ensuring public safety and accountability.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 31-418, 41-1604.21, 35-146, 35-147, 41-2407, 31-411, 31-467.06, 41-1604.08, 41-1604.13
Senate Engrossed Version: 31-418, 41-1604.21, 35-146, 35-147, 41-2407, 31-411, 31-467.06, 41-1604.08, 41-1604.13