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AZ SB1027

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve Gallardo

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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