This bill proposes to amend section 13-901 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the conditions under which probation may be revoked for defendants convicted of dangerous crimes against children. Under the new provisions, if a defendant is at least eighteen years old and either commits an additional offense or violates a condition of their probation, the court is mandated to issue a warrant for their rearrest and revoke their probation. This change emphasizes a stricter approach to probation violations for serious offenses.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if probation is revoked and the defendant is serving multiple probationary terms concurrently, the court must impose consecutive terms of imprisonment. This insertion aims to enhance accountability and ensure that individuals convicted of dangerous crimes against children face more severe consequences for any further infractions during their probation period. The current law remains unchanged, with the new language serving to strengthen the legal framework surrounding probation violations in these specific cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-901