AZ HB2470

Raises the minimum age for mandatory prosecution as an adult from 15 to 17 years old for serious offenses including first and second degree murder, forcible sexual assault, armed robbery, and other violent felonies.

Increases the discretionary age threshold for prosecuting juveniles as adults from 14 to 16 years old for class 1-3 felonies and dangerous offenses.

Changes the age requirement for repeat felony juvenile offenders from 14 to 16 years old, at which point they may be tried as adults for subsequent felony offenses.

Modifies written notices provided to first-time and repeat felony juvenile offenders to reflect the new age thresholds of 16 and 17 years old respectively.

Adjusts the definition of "committed youth" in the Department of Juvenile Corrections from age 14 to age 16 as the minimum age for commitment.