AZ SB1346

Raises the minimum age for mandatory prosecution as an adult in criminal court 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 minimum age for discretionary adult prosecution from 14 to 16 years old for class 1-3 felonies and dangerous offenses, except where mandatory prosecution applies.

Changes the age threshold in juvenile court notices from 14 to 16 years old for determining when a repeat felony juvenile offender may be tried as an adult for subsequent offenses.

Updates the definition of "committed youth" in the Department of Juvenile Corrections statute from 14 years old to 16 years old as the minimum age for youth committed to the department.

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