HB 2296 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-901 regarding probation conditions and search authority.

• Authorizes warrantless searches of felony probationers if a peace officer stops them for a civil traffic or criminal violation and the search is based on reasonable suspicion.

• Requires the peace officer to either obtain authorization from the probationer's assigned probation officer or attempt contact before conducting a warrantless search.

• Limits warrantless searches to the probationer's person and motor vehicle only.