Bill > HB2024

This bill amends Arizona's law regarding the state's prisoner transition program by introducing a provision that allows for a one-time 90-day extension of transition services for eligible inmates under specific conditions. The extension can be granted if the department determines the inmate needs additional treatment to address their specific criminogenic needs (factors that contribute to criminal behavior), the contracted service provider uses a validated risk assessment instrument to evaluate the inmate's recidivism risk and identify primary criminogenic factors, and the provider submits an updated individualized service plan to the department. The bill maintains the existing eligibility criteria for the transition program, which include restrictions for inmates with violent or sexual offense convictions, those with felony detainers, and those who have not made satisfactory progress in their corrections plan. The extension is designed to provide more comprehensive support to inmates transitioning back into the community, with the goal of reducing the likelihood of reoffending by addressing individual rehabilitation needs more thoroughly. The bill also updates the definition section, renumbering the existing provision from subsection F to G.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81681