SB1244 Summary

• Amends Section 41-180 to establish the law enforcement crime victim notification fund, administered by the state treasurer and available for legislative appropriation to support automated crime victim notification software.

• Requires software funded by this program to automatically notify crime victims by email or text regarding their case status, including report filing, case numbers, detective assignments, arrests, warrants, prosecution referrals, and initial appearances.

• Mandates software include tracking systems for sexual assault forensic examination kits with automated status notifications and victim portal access without registration requirements.

• Appropriates $7,600,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2023-2024 for the notification fund and $400,000 for state treasurer evaluation, certification, and administrative costs, with funds available through fiscal year 2024-2025.

• Requires software vendors to have previously deployed solutions for city police departments, sheriff's offices, and prosecutor's offices in Arizona or other states.