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AZ SB1465

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Schapira

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Adds "sexual abuse" as a dangerous crime against children offense to be sentenced under subsection E of section 13-705, with minimum 5 years, presumptive 10 years, and maximum 15 years imprisonment.

  • For persons with one prior predicate felony conviction for sexual abuse offenses, increases sentences to minimum 8 years, presumptive 15 years, and maximum 22 years imprisonment.

  • Removes "sexual abuse" from subsection F sentencing provisions (which previously applied to bestiality offenses with lesser sentences of 2.5-7.5 years).

  • Makes sexual abuse offenders ineligible for suspension of sentence, probation, pardon, or release from confinement except as authorized by statute until the sentence is served, eligibility under section 41-1604.07 is met, or sentence is commuted.

  • Clarifies that sentences for child molestation or sexual abuse under subsection E may be served concurrently with other sentences only if the offense involved a single victim.

Legislative Description

Sexual abuse; sentencing

Last Action

Referred to Senate JUD Committee

2/1/2012

Full Bill Text

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