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AZ SB1064

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona criminal law statutes (13-101 and 13-101.01) to clarify the purposes of criminal law in the state.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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