The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 13-604.01, which establishes a process for courts to enter a judgment of conviction for a class 1 misdemeanor under specific conditions. Currently, there are no provisions allowing for such a conversion of felony convictions to misdemeanors. The new law would permit this conversion for individuals convicted of class 4, 5, or 6 felonies that do not involve dangerous offenses, provided they meet certain criteria, including having no prior felony convictions, the offense not involving a victim, completion of all court-imposed terms, a five-year waiting period without further offenses, and a determination that the conversion serves the interest of justice.

Additionally, the bill defines "victim" in accordance with existing definitions in section 13-4401. This update aims to create a more rehabilitative approach to sentencing for certain non-violent offenders, allowing them the opportunity to have their convictions reduced under specified circumstances, thereby potentially easing their reintegration into society.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-604.01