This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding probation, specifically addressing lifetime probation sentences. Under the new provisions, if a defendant is sentenced to lifetime probation, the court would be prohibited from modifying or terminating the probation until the defendant has served a minimum of 25 years. This change aims to ensure that individuals on lifetime probation are held accountable for a longer duration before any potential modifications to their probation status can be considered.

Additionally, the bill includes technical changes to existing language. For instance, it modifies the phrasing regarding the preparation of probation reports to clarify that these reports must be submitted before the hearing. It also updates references to the victims' rights in accordance with the Arizona Constitution and relevant statutes. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the conditions surrounding lifetime probation while ensuring procedural clarity.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-901, 13-923, 13-913, 13-603, 12-267, 13-902, 31-233, 13-901.01, 13-3422