Arizona SB1778 amends juvenile sentencing laws to allow for adult prosecution and sentencing of certain juveniles.

Arizona SB1778 amends the state's juvenile sentencing laws by specifying that a county attorney shall prosecute juveniles aged fifteen to seventeen as adults for certain serious offenses, including first and second-degree murder, forcible sexual assault, armed robbery, and other violent felonies. The bill also allows for adult prosecution if the juvenile is fourteen or older and charged with specific felonies, including those involving dangerous offenses. A juvenile may be prosecuted as an adult if they have two prior adjudications for conduct that would be felonies if committed by an adult.

Arizona SB1778 amends juvenile sentencing laws to allow for adult prosecution and sentencing of certain juveniles.

Arizona SB1778 amends the state's juvenile sentencing laws by specifying that a county attorney shall prosecute juveniles aged fifteen to seventeen as adults for certain serious offenses, including first and second-degree murder, forcible sexual assault, armed robbery, and other violent felonies. The bill also allows for adult prosecution if the juvenile is fourteen or older and charged with specific felonies, including those involving dangerous offenses. A juvenile may be prosecuted as an adult if they have two prior adjudications for conduct that would be felonies if committed by an adult.