AZ SB1119

Establishes the juvenile corrections and justice reform study committee consisting of the director of juvenile corrections, superintendent of public instruction, director of child safety, and six governor-appointed members including a former judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, probation officer, mental health expert, and addiction treatment provider.

Committee shall research and report on the current state of juvenile justice, available programs and resources, effectiveness of juvenile corrections laws, disciplinary measures, data on juveniles subject to discipline, and sentencing law revisions.

Committee must examine the Adobe Mountain facility and feasibility of alternatives to juvenile detention, as well as the feasibility and cost savings of eliminating the department of juvenile corrections and shifting costs to counties.

Committee members are not compensated but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses; legislature provides staff and support services; majority of members constitutes a quorum.

Committee shall submit findings and recommendations to the governor, president of senate, and speaker of house by December 31, 2017; section repeals June 30, 2018.