AZ SB1306

Amends Section 8-341 of Arizona Revised Statutes regarding disposition and commitment of juveniles in court proceedings.

Requires courts to find that no other adjudication alternative is better than commitment and include reasons for this finding in the court's minute entry or written order before committing a juvenile to the Department of Juvenile Corrections or a private institution or agency.

Maintains existing provisions for court-ordered dispositions including probation, placement with relatives or citizens, assignment to agencies, and commitment to the Department of Juvenile Corrections.

Preserves existing requirements for written notices to first-time and repeat felony juvenile offenders regarding potential consequences of future offenses, including adult prosecution and incarceration.