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AZ HB2186

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Franklin Pratt

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 11-361 to modify the definition of deferred/diverted prosecution programs

  • Removes restrictions that previously prohibited county attorneys from diverting or deferring prosecution for individuals with prior serious offenses, dangerous offenses, or dangerous crimes against children convictions

  • Removes restrictions that previously prohibited diversion/deferment for individuals with three or more prior convictions for personal possession of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia

  • Expands eligibility for county attorney discretion in diverting or deferring prosecution before guilty plea or trial

  • Effective March 24, 2021

Legislative Description

Prosecution; deferred; diverted

Counties

Last Action

Chapter 103

3/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2021
Judiciary2/11/2021
Rules1/26/2021
Judiciary1/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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