This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding sex offender management in Arizona. It introduces a new section, 12-116.13, which establishes a sex offender surcharge fund, requiring individuals convicted of specific felonies and misdemeanors to pay additional assessments based on the severity of their offense. The collected funds will be transmitted to the county or city treasurer and subsequently to the state treasurer for deposit into the newly created fund. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of various state departments and agencies in ensuring that sex offender-specific evaluations and treatments conform to established guidelines.

Additionally, the bill amends existing provisions related to the composition and responsibilities of the sex offender management board, including the appointment of members with expertise in adult or juvenile issues. It revises the requirements for treatment providers and polygraph examiners, mandates compliance monitoring, and establishes accountability measures for supervising officers. The bill appropriates $200,000 from the state general fund to support the board's activities and ensures that the funds are exempt from lapsing provisions. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the management and treatment of sex offenders while ensuring public safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-116.13, 13-3828, 13-3828.01, 35-146, 35-147, 13-3821, 13-3824, 13-3825