SB1544

Probation records; disclosure; exemptions

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

Arizona SB1544 amends the state's laws to clarify that probation records are public records, subject to exemptions, and outlines procedures for.

Arizona SB1544 modifies the state's statutes to establish that probation records are public records, subject to disclosure unless exempt. The bill exempts certain information, including victim details, active investigations, and communications between probation officers and agencies. If redaction is not possible, the records must be withheld. The court must set a hearing within twenty business days for any withholding action, and may impose penalties for violations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 16–10 · Mar 17
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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10 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 23

8:45 AM

Senate Rules

Feb 11

1:30 PM

Senate Public Safety

History

Mar 19

House

House read second time

Mar 18

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Mar 18

House

Assigned to House JUD Committee