HB2166 Summary

• Designates the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission as the central collection point for criminal justice data from state and local agencies.

• Authorizes the Commission to require criminal justice agencies to submit data that is currently collected and readily reportable, or data deemed necessary by a Commission vote, without mandating collection of new data.

• Requires the Commission to conduct a comprehensive survey of criminal justice data systems and submit a data inventory report to state leadership by August 1, 2022, including cost estimates for implementing a statewide reporting system.

• Directs the Commission to develop by November 1, 2022, a comprehensive list of data that local and state criminal justice agencies must report into the statewide system once operational.

• Establishes legislative intent to create uniform criminal justice data collection and make information publicly accessible to promote transparency.