AZ SB1184

Increases the maximum age of juvenile court jurisdiction from 18 to 22 years old for most purposes, with "child," "youth," and "juvenile" defined as persons under 22 years of age.

Allows juvenile courts to retain jurisdiction over individuals age 17 and older adjudicated as delinquent until age 19 if the state files a notice of intent to retain jurisdiction at the time proceedings commence.

Expands the definition of "adult" from persons 18 and older to persons 22 and older, and adjusts corresponding age limits throughout juvenile justice statutes including probation, commitment, and discharge provisions.

Modifies prosecution provisions in section 13-501 to reference persons "under twenty-two years of age" in relation to adult criminal charging decisions and chronic felony offender determinations.

Updates fingerprinting and record-keeping requirements to accommodate the expanded juvenile court age jurisdiction and modified treatment/probation timelines for older youth.