Criminal Justice (Victims' Rights)

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 2770: home confinement; eligibility; electronic monitoring

HB 2770 establishes a home confinement program for eligible Arizona inmates, allowing them to serve sentences at home under electronic monitoring instead of in prison. It applies to inmates who have served at least one year of their sentence, committed specific non-violent felonies (like certain class 4-6 offenses), and meet other criteria like no violent history or active warrants. Key provisions require electronic monitoring, victim notification and feedback before approval, a monthly supervision fee (with ability to waive based on inability to pay), and a 1:50 officer-to-participant ratio. The program phases in starting December 2026 based on remaining sentence time, directly affecting qualifying inmates, victims, and corrections staff managing the program.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes home confinement for non-violent offenders, reducing prison reliance and promoting community-based sentencing - key criminal justice reform measure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 2825: fines; fees; assessments; restitution; nonpayment

HB 2825 amends Arizona law to change how courts handle cases where defendants fail to pay court-ordered fines, fees, restitution, or incarceration costs. It requires courts to hold hearings to determine if nonpayment is willful (intentional refusal to pay) before imposing penalties like jail time, explicitly prohibiting incarceration solely due to inability to pay. The bill mandates clear written notices in plain language for defendants about their hearing rights and financial hardship evidence, and allows courts to enter a civil default judgment if defendants skip hearings without valid reason. This directly affects individuals owing court-ordered payments, prosecutors, victims seeking restitution, and courts managing these cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents jail time for inability to pay fines/fees, protecting defendants from poverty-based incarceration - a core criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Victims' Rights

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2717: sexual assault survivors; rights

HB 2717 establishes new rights for sexual assault survivors in Arizona, directly affecting individuals reporting sexual assault and the medical/legal professionals who interact with them. The bill creates confidentiality for communications between survivors and sexual assault victim advocates (requiring advocates to complete 30 hours of training), prohibits charging survivors for medical exams, and guarantees survivors the right to consult an advocate during medical exams or police interviews. It also mandates that survivors be informed of their rights in writing before exams or interviews, restricts the use of sexual assault kits against survivors for unrelated offenses, and requires medical providers to notify law enforcement within 48 hours of collecting evidence. The law aims to protect survivors' privacy and ensure they receive support during sensitive medical and legal processes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects survivors' rights during criminal justice interactions by guaranteeing advocates during medical/police interviews and prohibiting exam fees, aligning with civil rights protection in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits charging survivors for medical exams and guarantees advocate access during medical care, enhancing patient rights and access to healthcare services for survivors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Victims' Rights

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1326: victims' rights; attorney fees; costs

SB 1326 strengthens victims' rights in Arizona criminal cases by allowing victims to directly enforce their constitutional rights in court without paying filing fees. It gives victims the right to hire their own lawyers (at their expense), recover damages from government entities that violate their rights, and receive court-ordered attorney fees from parties who breach those rights - including fees for free legal aid or pro bono attorneys. The law applies to all pending or new criminal cases after its effective date. This clarifies victims' standing to challenge rights violations and ensures their legal representation is included in relevant court proceedings.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStrengthens victims' rights in criminal cases by removing financial barriers, enabling victim representation, and allowing fee recovery - directly advancing victims' access to justice within the criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Victims' Rights

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 2766: erroneous convictions; compensation; procedures

HB 2766 creates a legal process for individuals wrongfully convicted of felonies to seek state compensation. To qualify, claimants must prove they were innocent (not responsible for their conviction through perjury or evidence fabrication) and that their conviction was overturned, pardoned, or dismissed. Compensation equals 200% of Arizona's median household income per year incarcerated, adjusted for inflation, plus interest. The bill also allows courts to determine if local law enforcement or prosecutors caused the wrongful conviction through "harmful error," making cities/towns liable for their share of damages based on fault percentage.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates compensation process for wrongfully convicted, advancing civil rights and criminal justice reform by addressing systemic errors in convictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Victims' Rights

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 1317: appropriation; coordinated reentry program

SB 1317 appropriates $20 million from Arizona’s consumer restitution fund to the Attorney General for grants to counties. These grants fund coordinated reentry planning services programs designed to support individuals transitioning from incarceration back into communities. Counties receiving funds must establish coalitions, hire dedicated jail-based staff, implement a statewide recidivism tracking database, create data-sharing agreements, and use screening tools within a two-year grant cycle. The bill requires grantees to demonstrate these specific program elements and commit to local funding contributions before receiving funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from consumer restitution fund to fund county reentry programs, advancing fiscal allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds reentry programs to reduce recidivism through coalition-building, staff hiring, and recidivism tracking database implementation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Corrections Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2064: vulnerable pedestrians

HB 2064 creates new criminal offenses for drivers who recklessly cause injury or death to pedestrians defined as "vulnerable" (those using mobility aids, white canes, or service animals due to disabilities). For physical injury, it establishes a class 1 misdemeanor with penalties including a $2,000 minimum fine, 90-day license suspension, and 100 hours of community service at organizations serving blind/visually impaired individuals. For death or serious injury, it classifies the offense as a class 4 felony with a one-year license suspension and 200 hours of community service, plus mandatory traffic survival school. The bill also requires driver education programs to include vulnerable pedestrian awareness training and mandates restitution covering disability-related costs like mobility aid replacements or emotional distress.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new offenses for driver negligence toward vulnerable pedestrians, increasing penalties for specific traffic violations90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by imposing penalties for reckless driving causing injury/death to vulnerable pedestrians, strengthening road safety standards for infrastructure users.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Driver Licensing Pedestrian Safety

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2047: writ of restitution; criminal trespass

HB 2047 modifies Arizona's eviction laws by requiring courts to issue a writ of restitution (a court order for a tenant to vacate) after a tenant is found guilty in an eviction case. It adds that tenants who remain in or return to rental property after being lawfully served with this writ - without the owner's permission - commit third-degree criminal trespass. The bill mandates a five-day waiting period before the writ can be enforced, preventing immediate criminal charges during that time. This directly affects tenants facing eviction and landlords seeking to regain possession, turning continued occupancy after a court order into a criminal offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes civil eviction non-compliance as third-degree trespass, expanding criminal penalties for non-violent behavior without reform indicators.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingImposes criminal trespass penalties on tenants remaining post-eviction, weakening tenant protections by increasing legal consequences for non-compliance with eviction orders.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Victims' Rights Tenant Rights

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