AZ HB2382

Adds a new mitigating circumstance in sentencing (Section 13-701, subsection E) allowing courts to consider whether a defendant has not previously received services through the Arizona Department of Corrections or probation services for a felony offense in any state.

Modifies sentencing rules for category one repetitive offenders (Section 13-703, subsection P) to allow courts to suspend sentence and place offenders on probation if the mandatory prison sentence would result in injustice to the defendant and is not necessary for public protection.

Clarifies that prior felony convictions used to classify repetitive offenders must have occurred before the date the present offense was committed, unless the person has another pending information or indictment for a felony offense.

Requires courts to apply the same two-aggravating-circumstance threshold for both mitigated and aggravated sentences when sentencing repetitive offenders, consistent with existing provisions for other offenders.