AZ SB1209

Repeals Arizona's death penalty by replacing all death sentences with natural life imprisonment and eliminating capital sentencing procedures under sections 13-752 through 13-759.

Converts all future first degree murder sentences to life or natural life imprisonment, removing the option of death as a punishment for any offense.

Requires courts to remand all existing death sentences imposed before the act's effective date and strike those sentences, replacing them with natural life sentences that are ineligible for commutation, parole, or release.

Eliminates death penalty-specific appellate procedures and court of appeals jurisdiction restrictions, allowing capital cases to proceed through standard criminal appeal processes.

Removes death penalty references from statutes governing bail eligibility, extradition, postconviction relief, jury requirements, and prisoner education services.