AZ HB2301

Court must hold a hearing before approving a probationer's application for early termination of probation and must provide notice to the prosecuting attorney, probationer's attorney, victim or victim's attorney, and supervising probation officer.

Each party receives an opportunity to provide testimony, call witnesses, and introduce reliable and relevant evidence at the early termination hearing.

State or defendant may file a petition for special action with the Arizona Court of Appeals within 30 days after the court's determination on early termination, with the Court of Appeals exercising full jurisdiction to decide the merits.

No fee may be charged for filing a special action petition or response related to probation early termination appeals.

Probation early termination decisions are subject to appellate review through the special action process, allowing both state and defendant to challenge unfavorable determinations.