This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding bail in Arizona. It introduces new language that specifies the type of evidence that can be presented by law enforcement to indicate a person's illegal status in the U.S. Additionally, it clarifies that a person charged with a felony may be released on their own recognizance or bail, with the option for the judicial officer to impose conditions based on the person's financial ability to pay bail. The bill also emphasizes that the judicial officer must condition the release on the defendant's good behavior and allows for the imposition of electronic monitoring at no charge for certain felony offenses.

Furthermore, the bill removes outdated language referring to the defendant in the masculine form and replaces it with gender-neutral terms. It also expands the conditions under which a judicial officer may impose restrictions on a released individual, ensuring that the language reflects contemporary standards and practices in the judicial system. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the statutes related to bail while maintaining the core principles of ensuring public safety and accountability for defendants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3961, 13-3967, 13-3906, 28-1383