This bill proposes amendments to various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating monetary thresholds related to criminal offenses. The current law, which sets specific dollar amounts for classifying crimes such as criminal damage, theft, and fraud, will see significant increases in these thresholds. For example, the threshold for criminal damage to property will rise from $10,000 to $13,800, and the threshold for theft of property or services will increase from $25,000 to $36,500. Additionally, the bill modifies the penalties associated with these offenses, adjusting the classifications of felonies and misdemeanors based on the new monetary values.

The bill also includes several deletions of outdated language and clarifications in the definitions of offenses. For instance, it removes specific dollar amounts that are no longer applicable and replaces them with updated figures. Furthermore, it clarifies the inclusion of reasonable costs associated with property damage and the criteria for determining the severity of offenses based on the value of the property involved. Overall, if enacted, this bill would modernize the legal framework surrounding criminal monetary thresholds in Arizona, ensuring that they reflect current economic realities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1602, 13-1604, 13-1703, 13-1802, 13-1805, 13-1807, 13-1818, 13-2103, 13-2105, 13-2108, 13-2109, 13-2310, 13-2605, 13-3701, 13-3713, 13-3730, 13-3731, 13-2305, 44-405, 13-2910.01, 31-233, 41-1604.07, 44-1641, 46-456, 46-451, 12-661, 12-692, 12-691, 13-1808, 13-2102, 13-1801, 11-291, 13-301, 13-302, 13-303, 36-2905.04, 36-2061