This bill proposes to amend Title 13, chapter 6 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 13-604.01, which would allow courts to designate certain class 4, 5, or 6 felony convictions as class 1 misdemeanors under specific conditions. The current law does not provide for such a reduction in classification for these felony offenses. The new provisions stipulate that a court may enter a judgment of conviction for a class 1 misdemeanor if the felony did not involve a dangerous offense or a victim, the individual has no prior felony convictions, has completed all terms of their sentence, and at least five years have passed since the conviction without any subsequent offenses.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals convicted of certain serious offenses, such as cruelty to animals or misconduct involving weapons, are ineligible for this reduction. The definition of "victim" is also aligned with existing statutes. Overall, the bill aims to provide a pathway for individuals with specific felony convictions to have their records reclassified, thereby potentially easing their reintegration into society.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-604.01
House Engrossed Version: 13-604.01