criminal justice; 2024-2025

This bill updates how unclaimed lottery prize money is distributed in Arizona, directing specific percentages to various state funds. Fifty-five percent of unclaimed prizes go to a lottery prize pool, while thirty percent supports the Court Appointed Special Advocate program for vulnerable individuals, and fifteen percent aids tribal college dual enrollment programs. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the administration of the juvenile probation fund and establishes a revolving fund to hold money recovered from racketeering cases and forfeitures. These changes ensure that funds from lotteries and legal recoveries are systematically allocated to support youth services, vulnerable persons, and law enforcement efforts.