AZ SB1190

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 (former judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, probation officer, mental health expert, and addiction treatment provider).

Committee shall research and report on current juvenile justice practices, available programs and resources, effectiveness of juvenile correction laws, disciplinary measures, recidivism rates, and sentencing law revisions.

Committee must collect and analyze data on juveniles subject to discipline, including demographics, history of abuse or mental health issues, and available services.

Committee shall specifically evaluate the Adobe Mountain detention facility and assess feasibility and cost savings of eliminating the department of juvenile corrections in favor of county-based incarceration reimbursement.

Committee must submit findings and recommendations to the governor, legislature president, and house speaker by December 31, 2018; the committee is repealed effective June 30, 2019.