AZ SB1719

Allows courts to impose sentences less than the minimum term required by law when sentencing juveniles convicted as adults.

Prohibits courts from imposing death penalty, natural life sentences, de facto life sentences (25+ years), or life without possibility of parole on juveniles convicted as adults.

Defines "de facto life" as a sentence or consecutive sentences totaling 25 years or more.

Maintains existing provisions allowing prosecution of juveniles ages 15-17 as adults for first and second degree murder, sexual assault, armed robbery, and other violent felonies.

Preserves existing provisions allowing prosecution of juveniles age 14+ as adults for class 1-2 felonies, certain class 3 felonies, and dangerous offenses.