SB1770

Juveniles; parole eligibility; release presumption

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1770 establishes parole eligibility for juveniles sentenced to 25 or more years, considering mitigating factors.

Arizona SB1770 amends the state's parole laws to include juveniles sentenced to 25 or more years. It mandates parole eligibility for those who have completed at least 15 years of their sentence. The bill requires the board of executive clemency to consider mitigating factors such as the juvenile's age, compliance with facility rules, and completion of educational or vocational programs. It also mandates a presumption in favor of parole release, which can only be rebutted if the juvenile poses a threat to public safety.

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Judiciary and Elections Committee
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History

Feb 9

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 5

Senate

Assigned to Senate JUDE Committee