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AZ SB1027
Bill
Status
1/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gallardo
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AI Summary
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Requires judges to order persons convicted of or pleading guilty/no contest to misdemeanor domestic violence offenses to complete a domestic violence treatment program, be placed on supervised probation, and serve not less than 48 consecutive hours in jail.
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Mandates a fine of not less than $50 for misdemeanor domestic violence convictions, with funds deposited into the domestic violence shelter fund through county or city treasurers.
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Allows judges to order incarceration as a condition of probation for repeat domestic violence offenders convicted within 60 months of a prior domestic violence conviction or similar conviction in another jurisdiction.
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Permits employed or student offenders serving jail time to work or attend school for up to 12 hours per day, 5 days per week, with remaining time served in jail.
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Adds section 13-3601.01 as a source of funding for the domestic violence shelter fund established under section 36-3002.
Legislative Description
Domestic violence; supervised probation; fine
Last Action
Referred to Senate PSHS Committee
1/10/2012