HB 2096 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-299.03 to make a technical correction regarding supreme court duties related to community punishment programs.

• Removes outdated language requiring that reports "beginning July 1, 2011" be submitted electronically, as this date has passed.

• Clarifies that the supreme court shall submit evaluation reports electronically to the governor, speaker of the house, and president of the senate, with copies provided to the secretary of state.

• Maintains supreme court authority to contract with private consultants to prepare evaluation reports on community punishment programs, including data on offender numbers, costs, restitution, and program completion rates.