Arizona HB2671 mandates that certain juveniles be prosecuted as adults for specific felonies.

Arizona HB2671 amends the state's statutes to require that a juvenile be prosecuted in criminal court as an adult if they are accused of certain serious offenses. This applies to juveniles aged fifteen, sixteen, or seventeen who are accused of first or second degree murder, forcible sexual assault, armed robbery, or any other violent felony. Additionally, any felony offense committed by a chronic felony offender, defined as a juvenile with two prior felony adjudications, must also be prosecuted as an adult.

Arizona HB2671 mandates that certain juveniles be prosecuted as adults for specific felonies.

Arizona HB2671 amends the state's statutes to require that a juvenile be prosecuted in criminal court as an adult if they are accused of certain serious offenses. This applies to juveniles aged fifteen, sixteen, or seventeen who are accused of first or second degree murder, forcible sexual assault, armed robbery, or any other violent felony. Additionally, any felony offense committed by a chronic felony offender, defined as a juvenile with two prior felony adjudications, must also be prosecuted as an adult.