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This bill expands victim protection measures by broadening the definition of "communication" to include written, verbal, and nonverbal interactions across multiple contexts involving incarcerated individuals. Specifically, the bill modifies existing laws related to both juvenile and adult correctional systems to prevent inmates and committed youth from contacting victims who have requested no communication. The changes apply to various forms of communication, including mail, electronic messages, phone calls, and other interactions. Prosecutors are now required to notify victims within 15 days of an offender's commitment or sentencing about their right to request no contact, and correctional departments must enforce these requests by prohibiting any communication from the offender to the victim or specified family/household members. If an inmate attempts to communicate with a victim after such a request, they may face sanctions, including potential reduction or denial of earned release credits. The bill also updates terminology and ensures consistent language across different sections of Arizona's legal code, providing a more comprehensive approach to protecting crime victims from unwanted interactions with their offenders.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81801