HB 2374 Summary

• Replaces "mitigated" and "aggravated" sentencing terms with "minimum" and "maximum" terms for first-time felony offenders under section 13-702.

• Increases the threshold for category one repetitive offender status from two prior felonies to three prior felonies, and increases category two status from three to four felonies.

• Adds section 13-713 allowing courts to impose a minimum term of one year (or the applicable minimum, whichever is shorter) for probation revocation on drug offenses when no new criminal offense was committed.

• Modifies sentencing guidelines for dangerous crimes against children and sexual exploitation offenses to restructure minimum/maximum ranges.

• Clarifies provisions for temporary removal, furlough, and release of inmates, including limiting preparatory community release to within 90-180 days of release date depending on offense severity.