AZ HB2065

Amends Section 41-2818, Arizona Revised Statutes, regarding conditional liberty for youth in the Department of Juvenile Corrections.

Department must notify the committing court and county attorney at least 20 days before granting conditional liberty and must consider recommendations from the court, county attorney, and any victims.

For youth adjudicated for alcohol, drug, or Chapter 34 Title 13 offenses, the department may require alcohol/drug screening, education, or treatment licensed through the Department of Health Services, plus random drug and alcohol testing at least twice weekly.

Adds new provision stating that the Department of Juvenile Corrections' consent to place a youth in a community-based residential treatment center constitutes all necessary consent for such placement.