Bill > SB1343

This bill modifies Arizona's probation laws to streamline the process of transferring probation supervision between counties. The key provisions include allowing probationers to request a courtesy transfer to another county if they have legitimate reasons such as employment, housing, or family caregiver obligations. The sending probation department must verify the details of the transfer request within seven business days and submit it to the receiving county. The receiving county then has seven business days to approve the transfer, unless they find the plan is not factual or would endanger a victim. If a probationer violates probation terms or commits a new offense in the receiving county, that county cannot automatically return the probation supervision to the original county, except for revocation hearings or court orders. The bill also clarifies existing probation rules, such as allowing remote reporting, requiring probation officers to consider a probationer's work, family, and medical needs when setting reporting requirements, and maintaining the court's discretion to modify probation conditions or revoke probation if necessary.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82738