AZ HB2427

Amends section 13-3967 to require judicial officers to consider whether releasing a defendant on their own recognizance will reasonably ensure appearance in court, protect safety, and prevent obstruction of justice before deciding on release conditions.

Adds section 13-3967(B)(16) requiring judicial officers to consider risk assessment and release recommendations from the pretrial services program when determining bail amounts and release conditions.

Amends section 13-3968 to establish a "clear and convincing evidence" standard before courts can revoke a defendant's pretrial release, requiring consideration of whether monetary bail or nonmonetary conditions could reasonably ensure appearance, safety, or prevent obstruction of justice.

Creates a new Statewide Pretrial Services Program (section 13-3970) to conduct objective, standardized risk assessments and make release recommendations to judicial officers for persons charged with bailable offenses.

Requires the pretrial risk assessment instrument to be based on empirical data and prohibits discriminatory recommendations based on race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status; the program terminates July 1, 2028.