This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding immigration enforcement in Arizona. Under the new provisions, the responsibility to notify federal authorities about individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. will be assigned to both the convicting court and the state or local agency that discharges the individual from imprisonment or assesses any monetary obligations. Specifically, it will require that if an alien unlawfully present in the U.S. is convicted of a state or local law violation, the court must immediately notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Additionally, the bill stipulates that such individuals will be deemed ineligible for probation.

The bill also clarifies that the immigration status of individuals convicted of state or local law violations can be determined by authorized law enforcement officers or directly by ICE or CBP. It removes previous language that allowed for notification by CBP as an alternative to ICE and makes technical changes to ensure compliance with federal law. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the enforcement of immigration laws at the state level while ensuring that local agencies are actively involved in the process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-1051, 13-901, 109-13, 41-1724