AZ HB2066

Establishes an optional county jail program for aggravated DUI offenders in counties where the sheriff creates such a program, allowing mandatory prison time to be served in county jail instead if the person is placed on probation.

Requires the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission to submit annual recidivism reports to the legislature beginning January 1, 2018, comparing recidivism rates between offenders serving mandatory incarceration in county jail versus prison.

Prohibits early release, prisoner work programs, community restitution work, home detention, continuous alcohol monitoring, or any other form of release for persons incarcerated in county jail under the aggravated DUI jail program.

Authorizes cities, towns, and counties to establish minimum or medium security facilities for persons convicted of violations under sections 28-1381, 28-1382, and 28-1383 (DUI offenses).

Allows judges to order DUI offenders to serve sentences in minimum or medium security facilities if one has been established in their jurisdiction.