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AZ SB1064
Bill
Status
1/13/2020
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona criminal law statutes (13-101 and 13-101.01) to clarify the purposes of criminal law in the state.
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Adds two new purposes to the criminal law: promoting truth and accountability in sentencing, and making victims and communities whole through restorative justice principles while holding offenders accountable through rehabilitative means.
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Modifies section 13-101.01 to emphasize that the government's response to criminal conduct should focus on effective public safety measures, including restorative justice principles when possible.
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Maintains existing purpose of identifying and removing from society individuals convicted twice previously of violent or aggravated felony offenses who continue to threaten public safety.
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Makes technical corrections to grammar and language throughout the statute (changing "upon" to "on," "which" to "that," "insure" to "ensure").
Legislative Description
Criminal law; purpose
Criminal Code - Title 13
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/14/2020