AZ HB2073

Raises the age threshold for mandatory prosecution of juveniles as adults 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 notice requirements for first-time and repeat felony juvenile offenders, updating age references from 14 and 15 years old to 16 and 17 years old respectively for when enhanced sentences and adult prosecution may apply.

Modifies the definition of "committed youth" in the Department of Juvenile Corrections statutes to raise the minimum age from 14 to 16 years old.

Updates disposition provisions in juvenile court to reference 16 and 17 years of age (instead of 14 and 15) for determining eligibility for juvenile intensive probation versus commitment to the department of juvenile corrections.